Lanier County Middle School vs McIntosh County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier County Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
McIntosh County Middle School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
| Measure | Lanier County Middle School Lakeland, Georgia | McIntosh County Middle School Darien, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 482 | #343 of 482 |
| National rank | #12546 of 15,369 | #12774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Lakeland | Darien |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 25.4).
- •Lanier County Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •McIntosh County Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Lanier County Middle School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 311.
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 County Middle School better than McIntosh County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier County Middle School ranks higher (26.7 vs 25.4 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 County Middle School and McIntosh County Middle School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Darien in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier County Middle School: 324. McIntosh County Middle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier County Middle School and McIntosh County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lanier County Middle School is 336th of 482 and McIntosh County Middle School is 343rd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).