Chapel Hill Middle School vs Martin Luther King- Jr. 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 Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
| Measure | Chapel Hill Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 482 | #404 of 431 |
| National rank | #13709 of 15,369 | #16466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 1,370 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 1,370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Decatur | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 11.7).
- •Chapel Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Chapel Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Chapel Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.3).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 614.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chapel Hill Middle School better than Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chapel Hill Middle School ranks higher (20.4 vs 11.7 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 Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapel Hill Middle School: 614. Martin Luther King- Jr. High School: 1,370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapel Hill Middle School and Martin Luther King- Jr. High School rank in Georgia?
Chapel Hill Middle School is 386th of 482 and Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 404th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).