Locust Grove Middle vs Tussahaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Grove Middle
Locust Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
Tussahaw Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
886 students
| Measure | Locust Grove Middle Locust Grove, Georgia | Tussahaw Elementary McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 482 | #1028 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #11694 of 15,369 | #42860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,010 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 26% |
| city | Locust Grove | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 23.2).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 78.4%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Locust Grove Middle is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 886.
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 Locust Grove Middle better than Tussahaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Grove Middle ranks higher (31.2 vs 23.2 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 Locust Grove Middle and Tussahaw Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Grove Middle: 1,010. Tussahaw Elementary: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Grove Middle and Tussahaw Elementary rank in Georgia?
Locust Grove Middle is 298th of 482 and Tussahaw Elementary is 1028th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).