McDonough Middle School vs Wesley Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 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
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | McDonough Middle School McDonough, Georgia | Wesley Lakes Elementary School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 482 | #1153 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14513 of 15,369 | #45940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 23% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wesley Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 15.4).
- •Wesley Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Wesley Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •McDonough Middle School is the larger school with 876 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 Middle School better than Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wesley Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (18.3 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 Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough Middle School: 876. Wesley Lakes Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough Middle School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School rank in Georgia?
McDonough Middle School is 439th of 482 and Wesley Lakes Elementary School is 1153rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).