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Wesley Lakes Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1131^st

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of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Wesley Lakes Elementary School in McDonough, GA, serves approximately 564 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Henry County School District.

Wesley Lakes faces significant academic challenges, ranking in the bottom 15% of Georgia elementary schools. In the most recent testing cycle, math proficiency rates ranged from 17.5% in 5th grade to 25.9% in 4th grade, compared to state averages of 44-50%. The contrast with East Lake Elementary, just 4.75 miles away, is striking—East Lake's 4th grade math proficiency reaches 70.9%, nearly three times Wesley Lakes' rate. However, the school shows some positive momentum: 4th grade math proficiency nearly doubled from 13.5% to 25.9%, and 5th grade science improved from 10.4% to 17.5% over recent years. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 83.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—the highest among nearby comparison schools.

Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, dropping from 35.1% in 2021-2022 to 21.8% in 2025-2026—a 38% reduction that outpaces district progress. The school spends $14,300 per student, higher than several nearby schools including Bethlehem Elementary ($13,377) and Dutchtown Elementary ($12,519), yet Dutchtown achieves significantly better outcomes (49th percentile statewide). Subgroup data reveals a notable gender gap, with female students ranking at the 12th percentile statewide compared to just the 5th percentile for male students—a critical area for targeted intervention. While the school's state ranking has declined to its lowest point in a decade, the improvements in attendance and specific subject areas suggest that current strategies may be laying groundwork for future gains.

564

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,300

Per pupil spending ?

83.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

685 McDonough Pkwy
McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 914-1889

District: Henry County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.1%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2016 → 7th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (21% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg34%

Georgia avg47%

1,131^st of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 21% (2016) to bottom 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Henry County

142^nd of 202Henry County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	11.8	1131 of 1222	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	16.6	1058 of 1238	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.3	1071 of 1236	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.1	963 of 1223	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.1	978 of 1220	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.1	929 of 1214	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.3	1076 of 1234	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.4	1004 of 1209	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.1	938 of 1205	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.1	969 of 1233	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.6	950 of 1240	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.0	789 of 1231	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.7	678 of 1225	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.4	532 of 1201	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.6	706 of 1212	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.3	726 of 1183	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.7	478 of 1133	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.7	637 of 1134	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	525 of 1125	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.6	493 of 1101	55.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	23.4	672 of 829	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.4	674 of 892	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.9	675 of 879	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.9	503 of 870	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.6	544 of 876	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.6	1041 of 1189	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.3	968 of 1224	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.4	982 of 1223	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.1	829 of 1212	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.5	958 of 1206	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.2	1123 of 1186	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	13.3	1120 of 1225	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.0	1121 of 1220	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.3	1055 of 1210	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	978 of 1209	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	26.4	362 of 487	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	382 of 455	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)26th percentile+12 vs school

African American (2026)19th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)12th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)5th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics22%-25 vs state

Science18%-27 vs state

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by a teacher
Sunday, February 27, 2022

This school has the most caring staff! We put children first everyday. Although there are many challenges facing our schools, communities, and systems, our administrators are 100 invested in helping our Dolphin Nation be a great place to learn each and everyday! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

This is the best school ever!! My child comes home Happy EVERYDAY! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wesley Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-1889	564	38	15.0	83.3%	8 (1.4%)	463 (82.1%)	52 (9.2%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.5%)	11.8	1131^st of 1222 public elementary schools	7.4%		16.6	1058^th of 1238 public elementary schools	14.5%	73	22.1	25.9	17.5	17.5	$14,300	$1,024	$13,276
Birch Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 Willow Lane	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 957-6601	745	47	16.0	74.4%	34 (4.6%)	506 (67.9%)	164 (22.0%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	11.9	1128^th of 1222 public elementary schools	7.7%					(n/a)	23.1	20.7	16.0	23.0	$12,776	$1,016	$11,760
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 288-8561	712	49	14.5	74.7%	33 (4.6%)	536 (75.3%)	79 (11.1%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	21	971^st of 1222 public elementary schools	20.5%		20.4	989^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.1%	18	26.5	29.3	28.4	28.3	$14,990	$1,074	$13,916
Oakland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Highway 81 W	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 954-1901	462	32	14.6	76.4%	12 (2.6%)	373 (80.7%)	39 (8.4%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	27.3	877^th of 1222 public elementary schools	28.2%		18.9	1017^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.9%	140	46.8	34.2	20.0	18.4	$17,653	$1,179	$16,474
Flippen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Peach Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 954-3522	559	44	12.6	69.6%	63 (11.3%)	351 (62.8%)	99 (17.7%)	21 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	25.6	900^th of 1222 public elementary schools	26.4%		38	711^th of 1238 public elementary schools	42.6%	189	36.4	40.9	18.7	24.4	$15,711	$522	$15,188
Hickory Flat Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Brannan Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 898-0107	560	38	14.5	65.9%	21 (3.8%)	418 (74.6%)	57 (10.2%)	29 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.4%)	17.5	1043^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	14.6%		23.6	951^st of 1238 public elementary schools	23.2%	92	25.7	31.7	24.4	20.7	$13,805	$421	$13,384
Bethlehem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Academic Pkwy	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-8571	630	40	15.7	70.6%	28 (4.4%)	496 (78.7%)	51 (8.1%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	20.1	991^st of 1222 public elementary schools	18.9%		27.7	881^st of 1238 public elementary schools	28.8%	110	34.9	30.5	17.0	26.0	$13,377	$407	$12,970
East Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	199 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8947	671	47	14.2	46.3%	162 (24.1%)	338 (50.4%)	76 (11.3%)	40 (6.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.9%)	74.5	278^th of 1222 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.7	247^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%	31	64.3	70.9	53.9	46.8	$14,024	$404	$13,619
Luella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 Walker Dr	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-2035	616	43	14.2	70.8%	35 (5.7%)	476 (77.3%)	57 (9.3%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	24.7	922^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	24.5%		30.9	821^st of 1238 public elementary schools	33.7%	101	43.7	34.3	20.6	21.6	$14,257	$672	$13,585
Tussahaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Coan Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-0164	886	58	15.3	78.4%	36 (4.1%)	690 (77.9%)	105 (11.9%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.2%)	11	1142^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	6.5%		14.9	1094^th of 1238 public elementary schools	11.6%	48	27.3	23.7	10.9	16.2	$13,934	$1,145	$12,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Lakes Elementary School

Is Wesley Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Wesley Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wesley Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School are 82% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

What district is Wesley Lakes Elementary School in?

Henry County

How many students attend Wesley Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 564 students attended Wesley Lakes Elementary School.

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