McDonough Middle School vs Tussahaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonough Middle School
McDonough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Tussahaw Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
886 students
| Measure | McDonough Middle School McDonough, Georgia | Tussahaw Elementary McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 482 | #1028 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14513 of 15,369 | #42860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tussahaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 15.4).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 78.8%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •Tussahaw Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 876.
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 Middle School better than Tussahaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tussahaw Elementary ranks higher (23.2 vs 15.4 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 McDonough Middle School and Tussahaw Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough Middle School: 876. Tussahaw Elementary: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough Middle School and Tussahaw Elementary rank in Georgia?
McDonough Middle School is 439th of 482 and Tussahaw Elementary is 1028th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).