Lanier College and Career Academy vs World Language Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 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
World Language Academy Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
| Measure | Lanier College and Career Academy Gainesville, Georgia | World Language Academy Middle School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 431 | #105 of 482 |
| National rank | #15092 of 16,910 | #5645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 169 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 52% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •World Language Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 21.1).
- •World Language Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •World Language Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •World Language Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Lanier College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.5).
- •World Language Academy Middle School is the larger school with 256 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 World Language Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), World Language Academy Middle School ranks higher (59.3 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 World Language Academy Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier College and Career Academy: 169. World Language Academy Middle School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier College and Career Academy and World Language Academy Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lanier College and Career Academy is 334th of 431 and World Language Academy Middle School is 105th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).