Lanier County Middle School vs Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 309 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
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School
Ellenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Lanier County Middle School Lakeland, Georgia | Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School Ellenwood, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 482 | #274 of 482 |
| National rank | #12546 of 15,369 | #11115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Lakeland | Ellenwood |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 26.7).
- •Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 100%).
- •Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Lanier County Middle School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 315.
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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.7 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Ellenwood in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier County Middle School: 324. Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier County Middle School and Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lanier County Middle School is 336th of 482 and Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School is 274th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).