Donelson Elementary vs Lakeland Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
Lakeland Preparatory School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 5–11
1,509 students
| Measure | Donelson Elementary Arlington, Tennessee | Lakeland Preparatory School Lakeland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 913 | #11 of 307 |
| National rank | #1926 of 50,301 | #1804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–11 |
| Students | 843 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 69% |
| city | Arlington | Lakeland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 78.1).
- •Donelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 69%).
- •Donelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Lakeland Preparatory School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 843.
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 Donelson Elementary better than Lakeland Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Donelson Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 78.1 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 Donelson Elementary and Lakeland Preparatory School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Lakeland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Elementary: 843. Lakeland Preparatory School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Elementary and Lakeland Preparatory School rank in Tennessee?
Donelson Elementary is 34th of 913 and Lakeland Preparatory School is 11th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).