New Hope Elementary vs Ola Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Locust Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Ola Middle School
McDonough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Locust Grove, Georgia | Ola Middle School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,308 | #108 of 482 |
| National rank | #24993 of 50,301 | #5763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Locust Grove | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ola Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 50.3).
- •Ola Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Ola Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Ola Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 58.8%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Ola Middle School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 621.
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 New Hope Elementary better than Ola Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ola Middle School ranks higher (58.7 vs 50.3 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 New Hope Elementary and Ola Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 621. Ola Middle School: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Ola Middle School rank in Georgia?
New Hope Elementary is 482nd of 1,308 and Ola Middle School is 108th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).