EXCEL Academy vs Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EXCEL Academy
McDonough · Public high · Grades 6–12
213 students
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy
Douglas · Public high · Grades 9–12
215 students
| Measure | EXCEL Academy McDonough, Georgia | Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy Douglas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 431 | #333 of 431 |
| National rank | #15186 of 16,910 | #15083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | McDonough | Douglas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 21.2).
- •Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 7.5%).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 100%).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.5).
- •Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is the larger school with 215 students compared with 213.
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 EXCEL Academy better than Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are EXCEL Academy and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy?
About 248 km in a straight line, between McDonough and Douglas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EXCEL Academy: 213. Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EXCEL Academy and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy rank in Georgia?
EXCEL Academy is 337th of 431 and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy is 333rd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).