New Hope Elementary vs Rock Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.3 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
Rock Spring Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Locust Grove, Georgia | Rock Spring Elementary McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,308 | #431 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #24993 of 50,301 | #22800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Locust Grove | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 50.3).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Rock Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Rock Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Rock Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Rock Spring Elementary is the larger school with 654 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 Rock Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Spring Elementary ranks higher (53.4 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 Rock Spring Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 621. Rock Spring Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Rock Spring Elementary rank in Georgia?
New Hope Elementary is 482nd of 1,308 and Rock Spring Elementary is 431st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).