McNair Middle School vs Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNair Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | McNair Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 482 | #1260 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14917 of 15,369 | #48112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 701 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 18% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 11.9).
- •Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •McNair Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 475.
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 McNair Middle School better than Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks higher (14.0 vs 11.9 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 McNair Middle School and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNair Middle School: 701. Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNair Middle School and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School rank in Georgia?
McNair Middle School is 463rd of 482 and Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is 1260th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).