Chapel Hill Middle School vs DeKalb Brilliance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
357 students
| Measure | Chapel Hill Middle School Decatur, Georgia | DeKalb Brilliance Academy Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 482 | #1177 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13709 of 15,369 | #46372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 614 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 17.4).
- •Chapel Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Chapel Hill Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 357.
- •Chapel Hill Middle 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 Chapel Hill Middle School better than DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chapel Hill Middle School ranks higher (20.4 vs 17.4 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 Chapel Hill Middle School and DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapel Hill Middle School: 614. DeKalb Brilliance Academy: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapel Hill Middle School and DeKalb Brilliance Academy rank in Georgia?
Chapel Hill Middle School is 386th of 482 and DeKalb Brilliance Academy is 1177th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).