Kelley Lake Elementary School vs McNair Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelley Lake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
McNair Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Kelley Lake Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | McNair Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,308 | #463 of 482 |
| National rank | #38939 of 50,301 | #14917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 8% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelley Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 11.9).
- •Kelley Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Kelley Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Kelley Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 100%).
- •Kelley Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •McNair Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 302.
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 Kelley Lake Elementary School better than McNair Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelley Lake Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 11.9 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 Kelley Lake Elementary School and McNair Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelley Lake Elementary School: 302. McNair Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelley Lake Elementary School and McNair Middle School rank in Georgia?
Kelley Lake Elementary School is 875th of 1,308 and McNair Middle School is 463rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).