Lyman Hall Elementary School vs The Foundry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
The Foundry
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
28 students
| Measure | Lyman Hall Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia | The Foundry Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1127 of 1,308 | – |
| National rank | #45231 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 785 | 28 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 28 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 5% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Hall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 14.6).
- •Lyman Hall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •Lyman Hall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •The Foundry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 96.2%).
- •The Foundry does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.8).
- •Lyman Hall Elementary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 28.
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 Lyman Hall Elementary School better than The Foundry?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Hall Elementary School ranks higher (19.4 vs 14.6 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 Lyman Hall Elementary School and The Foundry?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Hall Elementary School: 785. The Foundry: 28. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Hall Elementary School and The Foundry rank in Georgia?
Lyman Hall Elementary School is 1127th of 1,308 and The Foundry is unranked among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).