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Walnut Creek Elementary School vs. Timber Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Walnut Creek Elementary School or Timber Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Walnut Creek Elementary School
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Timber Ridge Elementary School
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timber Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
753 students
763 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Timber Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Timber Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Timber Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henry County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henry County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1670 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#560 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Timber Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
53%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timber Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timber Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timber Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walnut Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Timber Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
20
Kindergarten Students
123
107
Grade 1 Students
125
111
Grade 2 Students
124
120
Grade 3 Students
125
127
Grade 4 Students
118
125
Grade 5 Students
109
153

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Timber Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Timber Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
76%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Timber Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Timber Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Timber Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henry County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Timber Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Timber Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Timber Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henry County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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