Lakeside Middle School vs Riverwatch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,513 students
Riverwatch Middle School
Suwanee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,455 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Cumming, Georgia | Riverwatch Middle School Suwanee, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 482 | #12 of 482 |
| National rank | #659 of 15,369 | #617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,513 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 1,513 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| city | Cumming | Suwanee |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.8 vs 86.3).
- •Riverwatch Middle School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Riverwatch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Riverwatch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.7).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 1,513 students compared with 1,455.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside Middle School better than Riverwatch Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside Middle School and Riverwatch Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Suwanee in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 1,513. Riverwatch Middle School: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and Riverwatch Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lakeside Middle School is 14th of 482 and Riverwatch Middle School is 12th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).