Reese Road Leadership Academy vs Waddell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Waddell Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Reese Road Leadership Academy Columbus, Georgia | Waddell Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1131 of 1,308 | #1141 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #45318 of 50,301 | #45563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.3 vs 18.9).
- •Reese Road Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Waddell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Reese Road Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Waddell Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 387.
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 Reese Road Leadership Academy better than Waddell 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 Reese Road Leadership Academy and Waddell Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reese Road Leadership Academy: 387. Waddell Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reese Road Leadership Academy and Waddell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Reese Road Leadership Academy is 1131st of 1,308 and Waddell Elementary School is 1141st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).