Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
Atlanta · Charter high · Grades 6–12
941 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students
| Measure | Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #45 of 431 | #23 of 431 |
| National rank | #3980 of 16,910 | #1661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 941 | 1,901 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 1,901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Atlanta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 67.3).
- •Decatur High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 42.2%).
- •Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 941.
- •Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy is a charter school while Decatur High School is a public 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 Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 67.3 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 Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy and Decatur High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy: 941. Decatur High School: 1,901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy and Decatur High School rank in Georgia?
Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy is 45th of 431 and Decatur High School is 23rd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).