Beacon Hill Middle School vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 360 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 482 | #23 of 431 |
| National rank | #919 of 15,369 | #1661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,285 | 1,901 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 1,901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.4).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 16.6%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 1,285.
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 Beacon Hill Middle School better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Hill Middle School ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.4 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 Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Hill Middle School: 1,285. Decatur High School: 1,901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School rank in Georgia?
Beacon Hill Middle School is 17th of 482 and Decatur High School is 23rd of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).