D. M. Therrell High School vs Paul D. West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 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
Paul D. West Middle School
East Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | D. M. Therrell High School Atlanta, Georgia | Paul D. West Middle School East Point, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 431 | #422 of 482 |
| National rank | #16076 of 16,910 | #14290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 964 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| city | Atlanta | East Point |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul D. West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 14.8).
- •Paul D. West Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •D. M. Therrell High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Paul D. West Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •D. M. Therrell High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 814.
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 Paul D. West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul D. West Middle School ranks higher (16.9 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 Paul D. West Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and East Point in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. M. Therrell High School: 964. Paul D. West Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. M. Therrell High School and Paul D. West Middle School rank in Georgia?
D. M. Therrell High School is 378th of 431 and Paul D. West Middle School is 422nd of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).