Miller Grove Middle School vs Panola Way Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
Panola Way Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Miller Grove Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Panola Way Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 482 | #1305 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14785 of 15,369 | #49733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Decatur | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 8.9).
- •Panola Way Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Miller Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Miller Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Miller Grove Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 550.
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 Miller Grove Middle School better than Panola Way Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Grove Middle School ranks higher (13.3 vs 8.9 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 Miller Grove Middle School and Panola Way Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Grove Middle School: 625. Panola Way Elementary School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Grove Middle School and Panola Way Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Miller Grove Middle School is 459th of 482 and Panola Way Elementary School is 1305th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).