The Anchor School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30035 · State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School
#322 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#14863 of 16,910 nationally
About The Anchor School
The Anchor School is a charter high located in Decatur, in the State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 208 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 322nd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 208.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; The Anchor School ranks 21st of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Anchor School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near The Anchor School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 1.1 km away
DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
357 students · 1.3 km away
Rainbow Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 1.7 km away
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students · 1.9 km away
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 2.2 km away
Miller Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 2.8 km away
Woodridge Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 3.1 km away
Snapfinger Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 3.7 km away
Columbia High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students · 3.9 km away
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
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195 students
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165 students
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School
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291 students
Tapestry Public Charter School
Doraville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
300 students
Lake Oconee Charter High School
Greensboro · Charter high · Grades 9–12
322 students
Skyview High School
College Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
346 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Anchor School a good school?
The Anchor School has a Success Index (US) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #322 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Anchor School rank in Georgia?
The Anchor School ranks #322 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #14863 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Anchor School?
The Anchor School had 208 students in 2025.
Is The Anchor School a elementary school or a high school?
The Anchor School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Anchor School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Anchor School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.