Canby Lane Elementary School vs The Anchor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.1 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
The Anchor School
Decatur · Charter high · Grades 6–12
208 students
| Measure | Canby Lane Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | The Anchor School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,308 | #322 of 431 |
| National rank | #47899 of 50,301 | #14863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 446 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Anchor School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 14.4).
- •The Anchor School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Canby Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 208.
- •Canby Lane Elementary School is a public school while The Anchor School 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 The Anchor School?
On the Success Index (US), The Anchor School ranks higher (22.5 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 The Anchor School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canby Lane Elementary School: 446. The Anchor School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canby Lane Elementary School and The Anchor School rank in Georgia?
Canby Lane Elementary School is 1244th of 1,308 and The Anchor School is 322nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).