Mount Zion High School vs William M. McGarrah Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Zion High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
William M. McGarrah Elementary School
Morrow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Mount Zion High School Jonesboro, Georgia | William M. McGarrah Elementary School Morrow, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 431 | #933 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16433 of 16,910 | #40298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,232 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 39% |
| city | Jonesboro | Morrow |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William M. McGarrah Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 12.1).
- •William M. McGarrah Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 13%).
- •William M. McGarrah Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •William M. McGarrah Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.1).
- •Mount Zion High School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 658.
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 Zion High School better than William M. McGarrah Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William M. McGarrah Elementary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 12.1 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 Mount Zion High School and William M. McGarrah Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Morrow in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Zion High School: 1,232. William M. McGarrah Elementary School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Zion High School and William M. McGarrah Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mount Zion High School is 401st of 431 and William M. McGarrah Elementary School is 933rd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).