Bethlehem Elementary School vs McDonough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Locust Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
McDonough High School
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary School Locust Grove, Georgia | McDonough High School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,308 | #350 of 431 |
| National rank | #38064 of 50,301 | #15522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 11% |
| city | Locust Grove | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 18.6).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 11%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 72.4%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.4).
- •McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 630.
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 Bethlehem Elementary School better than McDonough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Elementary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 18.6 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 Bethlehem Elementary School and McDonough High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary School: 630. McDonough High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary School and McDonough High School rank in Georgia?
Bethlehem Elementary School is 839th of 1,308 and McDonough High School is 350th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).