Lanier Elementary School vs North Hall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
North Hall Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Lanier Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia | North Hall Middle School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,308 | #129 of 482 |
| National rank | #21031 of 50,301 | #6445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 50% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.9 vs 55.6).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •North Hall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 62.1%).
- •North Hall Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •North Hall Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 557.
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 Elementary School better than North Hall 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 Lanier Elementary School and North Hall Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Elementary School: 557. North Hall Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Elementary School and North Hall Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lanier Elementary School is 383rd of 1,308 and North Hall Middle School is 129th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).