Fairington Elementary School vs Leadership Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairington Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lithonia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
268 students
| Measure | Fairington Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia | Leadership Preparatory Academy Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1242 of 1,308 | #483 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #47860 of 50,301 | #25043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 461 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 41% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 14.5).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 100%).
- •Leadership Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Fairington Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 268.
- •Fairington Elementary School is a public school while Leadership Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairington Elementary School better than Leadership Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 14.5 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 Fairington Elementary School and Leadership Preparatory Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairington Elementary School: 461. Leadership Preparatory Academy: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairington Elementary School and Leadership Preparatory Academy rank in Georgia?
Fairington Elementary School is 1242nd of 1,308 and Leadership Preparatory Academy is 483rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).