Chapel Hill Elementary School vs Southwest DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students
| Measure | Chapel Hill Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Southwest DeKalb High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1145 of 1,308 | #346 of 431 |
| National rank | #45773 of 50,301 | #15396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 1,237 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 1,237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.5 vs 19.2).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.3).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 495.
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 Chapel Hill Elementary School better than Southwest DeKalb High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chapel Hill Elementary School and Southwest DeKalb High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapel Hill Elementary School: 495. Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapel Hill Elementary School and Southwest DeKalb High School rank in Georgia?
Chapel Hill Elementary School is 1145th of 1,308 and Southwest DeKalb High School is 346th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).