Leadership Preparatory Academy vs Lithonia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lithonia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
268 students
Lithonia Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,062 students
| Measure | Leadership Preparatory Academy Lithonia, Georgia | Lithonia Middle School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,308 | #464 of 482 |
| National rank | #25043 of 50,301 | #14974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 268 | 1,062 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 1,062 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 13% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 11.4).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 13%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 100%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.8).
- •Lithonia Middle School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 268.
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Lithonia Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leadership Preparatory Academy better than Lithonia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 11.4 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 Leadership Preparatory Academy and Lithonia Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leadership Preparatory Academy: 268. Lithonia Middle School: 1,062. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leadership Preparatory Academy and Lithonia Middle School rank in Georgia?
Leadership Preparatory Academy is 483rd of 1,308 and Lithonia Middle School is 464th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).