McDonough Middle School vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 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
Walnut Creek Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | McDonough Middle School McDonough, Georgia | Walnut Creek Elementary McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 482 | #806 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14513 of 15,369 | #37186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 15.4).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 78.8%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •McDonough Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 712.
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 Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Elementary ranks higher (32.1 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 Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough Middle School: 876. Walnut Creek Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough Middle School and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Georgia?
McDonough Middle School is 439th of 482 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 806th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).