David T Howard Middle School vs Maynard Jackson High School
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.
David T Howard Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,073 students
Maynard Jackson High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students
| Measure | David T Howard Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Maynard Jackson High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 482 | #237 of 431 |
| National rank | #1245 of 15,369 | #12867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,549 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David T Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 32.1).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Maynard Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Maynard Jackson High School is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 1,073.
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 Maynard Jackson High School?
On the Success Index (US), David T Howard Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 32.1 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 Maynard Jackson High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David T Howard Middle School: 1,073. Maynard Jackson High School: 1,549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David T Howard Middle School and Maynard Jackson High School rank in Georgia?
David T Howard Middle School is 23rd of 482 and Maynard Jackson High School is 237th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).