East Lake Elementary vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.9 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
Walnut Creek Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | East Lake Elementary McDonough, Georgia | Walnut Creek Elementary McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 1,308 | #806 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13953 of 50,301 | #37186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 32.1).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 74.7%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 671.
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 Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 32.1 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 East Lake Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake Elementary: 671. Walnut Creek Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Georgia?
East Lake Elementary is 246th of 1,308 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 806th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).