Clarkston High School vs DeKalb Arts 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.
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students
DeKalb Arts Academy
Avondale Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–8
768 students
| Measure | Clarkston High School Clarkston, Georgia | DeKalb Arts Academy Avondale Estates, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 431 | #417 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15239 of 16,910 | #22211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,441 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 48% |
| city | Clarkston | Avondale Estates |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 20.1).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 25%).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 100%).
- •Clarkston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Clarkston High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 768.
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 Clarkston High School better than DeKalb Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Arts Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 20.1 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 Clarkston High School and DeKalb Arts Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Avondale Estates in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkston High School: 1,441. DeKalb Arts Academy: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkston High School and DeKalb Arts Academy rank in Georgia?
Clarkston High School is 340th of 431 and DeKalb Arts Academy is 417th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).