Clarkston High School vs McLendon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students
McLendon Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Clarkston High School Clarkston, Georgia | McLendon Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 431 | #748 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15239 of 16,910 | #35518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,441 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Clarkston | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLendon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 20.1).
- •McLendon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •McLendon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •McLendon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Clarkston High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 342.
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 Clarkston High School better than McLendon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McLendon Elementary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 20.1 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 Clarkston High School and McLendon Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkston High School: 1,441. McLendon Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkston High School and McLendon Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Clarkston High School is 340th of 431 and McLendon Elementary School is 748th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).