Rice Creek School vs Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Creek School
Port Wentworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,011 students
Welch Elementary School
Newnan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,012 students
| Measure | Rice Creek School Port Wentworth, Georgia | Welch Elementary School Newnan, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,308 | #592 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #43405 of 50,301 | #29779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,011 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 43% |
| city | Port Wentworth | Newnan |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 22.3).
- •Welch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Welch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Welch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 74.6%).
- •Rice Creek School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Welch Elementary School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 1,011.
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 Rice Creek School better than Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Welch Elementary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 22.3 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 Rice Creek School and Welch Elementary School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Port Wentworth and Newnan in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Creek School: 1,011. Welch Elementary School: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Creek School and Welch Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Rice Creek School is 1051st of 1,308 and Welch Elementary School is 592nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).