Canby Lane Elementary School vs DeKalb Brilliance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
357 students
| Measure | Canby Lane Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | DeKalb Brilliance Academy Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,308 | #1177 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #47899 of 50,301 | #46372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 446 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Brilliance Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.4).
- •Canby Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Canby Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 357.
- •Canby Lane Elementary School is a public school while DeKalb Brilliance Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canby Lane Elementary School better than DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Brilliance Academy ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.4 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 Canby Lane Elementary School and DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canby Lane Elementary School: 446. DeKalb Brilliance Academy: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canby Lane Elementary School and DeKalb Brilliance Academy rank in Georgia?
Canby Lane Elementary School is 1244th of 1,308 and DeKalb Brilliance Academy is 1177th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).