Garden Lakes Elementary School vs West Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Rome · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
536 students
West Central Elementary School
Rome · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
595 students
| Measure | Garden Lakes Elementary School Rome, Georgia | West Central Elementary School Rome, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,308 | #858 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #23243 of 50,301 | #38446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 536 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Rome | Rome |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 30.2).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 100%).
- •Garden Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •West Central Elementary School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 536.
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 Garden Lakes Elementary School better than West Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 30.2 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 Garden Lakes Elementary School and West Central Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rome and Rome in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Lakes Elementary School: 536. West Central Elementary School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Lakes Elementary School and West Central Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is 440th of 1,308 and West Central Elementary School is 858th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).