Lonnie Jackson Academy vs Wesley Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | Lonnie Jackson Academy Columbus, Georgia | Wesley Heights Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,308 | #1236 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #49273 of 50,301 | #47720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wesley Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 10.7).
- •Wesley Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Wesley Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Wesley Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Lonnie Jackson Academy is the larger school with 395 students compared with 349.
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 Lonnie Jackson Academy better than Wesley Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wesley Heights Elementary School ranks higher (14.9 vs 10.7 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 Lonnie Jackson Academy and Wesley Heights Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lonnie Jackson Academy: 395. Wesley Heights Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lonnie Jackson Academy and Wesley Heights Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Lonnie Jackson Academy is 1294th of 1,308 and Wesley Heights Elementary School is 1236th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).