David T Howard Middle School vs Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David T Howard Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,073 students
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
| Measure | David T Howard Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Martin L. King Jr. Middle School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 482 | #405 of 482 |
| National rank | #1245 of 15,369 | #14051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,073 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 20% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David T Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 18.3).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 20%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 24%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •David T Howard Middle School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 879.
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 David T Howard Middle School better than Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), David T Howard Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 18.3 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 David T Howard Middle School and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David T Howard Middle School: 1,073. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David T Howard Middle School and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School rank in Georgia?
David T Howard Middle School is 23rd of 482 and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is 405th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).