Coralwood Education Center vs Laurel Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coralwood Education Center
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Coralwood Education Center Decatur, Georgia | Laurel Ridge Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,308 | #193 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8309 of 50,301 | #10802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coralwood Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 70.7).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 43.6%).
- •Coralwood Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.2).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 218.
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 Coralwood Education Center better than Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coralwood Education Center ranks higher (74.4 vs 70.7 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 Coralwood Education Center and Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coralwood Education Center: 218. Laurel Ridge Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coralwood Education Center and Laurel Ridge Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Coralwood Education Center is 154th of 1,308 and Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 193rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).