Walnut Creek Elementary vs Wesley Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walnut Creek Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Walnut Creek Elementary McDonough, Georgia | Wesley Lakes Elementary School McDonough, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,308 | #1153 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #37186 of 50,301 | #45940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 712 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | McDonough | McDonough |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 18.3).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 564.
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 Walnut Creek Elementary better than Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 18.3 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 Walnut Creek Elementary and Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between McDonough and McDonough in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walnut Creek Elementary: 712. Wesley Lakes Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walnut Creek Elementary and Wesley Lakes Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Walnut Creek Elementary is 806th of 1,308 and Wesley Lakes Elementary School is 1153rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).