East Lake Elementary vs Hickory Flat Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lake Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Hickory Flat Elementary School
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
| Measure | East Lake Elementary McDonough, Georgia | Hickory Flat Elementary School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 1,308 | #623 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13953 of 50,301 | #30997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 41.4).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 65.9%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •East Lake Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 560.
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 East Lake Elementary better than Hickory Flat Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 41.4 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 East Lake Elementary and Hickory Flat Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake Elementary: 671. Hickory Flat Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake Elementary and Hickory Flat Elementary School rank in Georgia?
East Lake Elementary is 246th of 1,308 and Hickory Flat Elementary School is 623rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).