Lanier College and Career Academy vs McEver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier College and Career Academy
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
169 students
McEver Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Lanier College and Career Academy Gainesville, Georgia | McEver Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 431 | #726 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15092 of 16,910 | #34833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 169 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 46% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McEver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 21.1).
- •McEver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 7.5%).
- •McEver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 7.5%).
- •Lanier College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Lanier College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.9).
- •McEver Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 169.
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 Lanier College and Career Academy better than McEver Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McEver Elementary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lanier College and Career Academy and McEver Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier College and Career Academy: 169. McEver Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier College and Career Academy and McEver Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Lanier College and Career Academy is 334th of 431 and McEver Elementary School is 726th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).