Lanier High School vs Winder-Barrow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier High School
Sugar Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,871 students
Winder-Barrow High School
Winder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,869 students
| Measure | Lanier High School Sugar Hill, Georgia | Winder-Barrow High School Winder, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 431 | #178 of 431 |
| National rank | #7003 of 16,910 | #10861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,871 | 1,869 |
| Enrollment | 1,871 | 1,869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| city | Sugar Hill | Winder |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.5).
- •Lanier High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Lanier High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Lanier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 51%).
- •Winder-Barrow High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.7).
- •Lanier High School is the larger school with 1,871 students compared with 1,869.
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 High School better than Winder-Barrow High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.5 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 High School and Winder-Barrow High School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Sugar Hill and Winder in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier High School: 1,871. Winder-Barrow High School: 1,869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier High School and Winder-Barrow High School rank in Georgia?
Lanier High School is 84th of 431 and Winder-Barrow High School is 178th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).