Burgess-Peterson Elementary School vs Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 1,308 | #1260 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #20655 of 50,301 | #48112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 18% |
| city | Atlanta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 14.0).
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 100%).
- •Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 475.
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 Burgess-Peterson Elementary School better than Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 14.0 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 Burgess-Peterson Elementary School and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School: 580. Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess-Peterson Elementary School and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is 375th of 1,308 and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is 1260th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).