Columbia High School vs DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
537 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Decatur, Georgia | DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 431 | #1162 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16454 of 16,910 | #46162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 877 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 24% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.8).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 7%).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 537.
- •Columbia High School is a public school while DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 Columbia High School better than DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.8 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 Columbia High School and DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 877. DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter rank in Georgia?
Columbia High School is 403rd of 431 and DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 1162nd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).