Lanier Elementary School vs Sardis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 6.4 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
Sardis Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Lanier Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia | Sardis Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,308 | #581 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #21031 of 50,301 | #29292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 44.0).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 63.8%).
- •Sardis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Lanier Elementary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 556.
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 Sardis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 44.0 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 Elementary School and Sardis Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Elementary School: 557. Sardis Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Elementary School and Sardis Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Lanier Elementary School is 383rd of 1,308 and Sardis Elementary School is 581st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).