McDonough High School vs Wesley Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonough High School
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | McDonough High School McDonough, Georgia | Wesley Lakes Elementary School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 431 | #1153 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15522 of 16,910 | #45940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,359 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 23% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.6 vs 18.3).
- •Wesley Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •McDonough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 83.3%).
- •Wesley Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.4).
- •McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 564.
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 McDonough High School better than Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McDonough High School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough High School: 1,359. Wesley Lakes Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough High School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School rank in Georgia?
McDonough High School is 350th of 431 and Wesley Lakes Elementary School is 1153rd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).