Briarlake Elementary School vs Druid Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students
| Measure | Briarlake Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Druid Hills Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,308 | #192 of 482 |
| National rank | #6797 of 50,301 | #8801 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarlake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 44.6).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 72.3%).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.7).
- •Druid Hills Middle School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 360.
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 Briarlake Elementary School better than Druid Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarlake Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 44.6 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 Briarlake Elementary School and Druid Hills Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarlake Elementary School: 360. Druid Hills Middle School: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarlake Elementary School and Druid Hills Middle School rank in Georgia?
Briarlake Elementary School is 135th of 1,308 and Druid Hills Middle School is 192nd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).