Discovery High School vs McKendree 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.
Discovery High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,703 students
McKendree Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,030 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Lawrenceville, Georgia | McKendree Elementary School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 431 | #450 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13352 of 16,910 | #23692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,703 | 1,030 |
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKendree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 29.9).
- •McKendree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •McKendree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •McKendree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 73.9%).
- •McKendree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 2,703 students compared with 1,030.
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 Discovery High School better than McKendree Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKendree Elementary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 29.9 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 Discovery High School and McKendree Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 2,703. McKendree Elementary School: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and McKendree Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Discovery High School is 256th of 431 and McKendree Elementary School is 450th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).