Moore Middle School vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moore Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
Richards Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,974 students
| Measure | Moore Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia | Richards Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 482 | #251 of 482 |
| National rank | #10878 of 15,369 | #10579 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 971 | 1,974 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 1,974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 34.9).
- •Moore Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Moore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.2%).
- •Moore Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 971.
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 Moore Middle School better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (36.4 vs 34.9 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 Moore Middle School and Richards Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore Middle School: 971. Richards Middle School: 1,974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore Middle School and Richards Middle School rank in Georgia?
Moore Middle School is 264th of 482 and Richards Middle School is 251st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).