Mount Carmel Elementary School vs Sweetwater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Sweetwater Elementary School
Lithia Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Elementary School Douglasville, Georgia | Sweetwater Elementary School Lithia Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,308 | #884 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #39479 of 50,301 | #39297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Douglasville | Lithia Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.6 vs 28.9).
- •Mount Carmel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Mount Carmel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 425.
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 Mount Carmel Elementary School better than Sweetwater 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 Mount Carmel Elementary School and Sweetwater Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Lithia Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Elementary School: 425. Sweetwater Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Elementary School and Sweetwater Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mount Carmel Elementary School is 895th of 1,308 and Sweetwater Elementary School is 884th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).