D. M. Therrell High School vs Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. M. Therrell High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
964 students
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
East Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | D. M. Therrell High School Atlanta, Georgia | Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary East Point, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 431 | #1201 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16076 of 16,910 | #46815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 964 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Atlanta | East Point |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 14.8).
- •Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •D. M. Therrell High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •D. M. Therrell High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •D. M. Therrell High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 587.
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 D. M. Therrell High School better than Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary ranks higher (16.6 vs 14.8 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 D. M. Therrell High School and Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and East Point in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. M. Therrell High School: 964. Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. M. Therrell High School and Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary rank in Georgia?
D. M. Therrell High School is 378th of 431 and Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is 1201st of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).