D. M. Therrell High School vs SLAM Academy of Atlanta
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.3 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
SLAM Academy of Atlanta
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | D. M. Therrell High School Atlanta, Georgia | SLAM Academy of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 431 | #939 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16076 of 16,910 | #40547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 964 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 30% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 14.8).
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta does better on math proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •SLAM Academy of Atlanta does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 100%).
- •D. M. Therrell High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •D. M. Therrell High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 238.
- •D. M. Therrell High School is a public school while SLAM Academy of Atlanta 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 D. M. Therrell High School better than SLAM Academy of Atlanta?
On the Success Index (US), SLAM Academy of Atlanta ranks higher (26.8 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 SLAM Academy of Atlanta?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. M. Therrell High School: 964. SLAM Academy of Atlanta: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. M. Therrell High School and SLAM Academy of Atlanta rank in Georgia?
D. M. Therrell High School is 378th of 431 and SLAM Academy of Atlanta is 939th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).