David T Howard Middle School vs Midtown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 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
Midtown High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
| Measure | David T Howard Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Midtown High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 482 | #42 of 431 |
| National rank | #1245 of 15,369 | #3911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,696 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David T Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 67.6).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 27.4%).
- •David T Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Midtown High School is the larger school with 1,696 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 Midtown High School?
On the Success Index (US), David T Howard Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 67.6 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 Midtown High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David T Howard Middle School: 1,073. Midtown High School: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David T Howard Middle School and Midtown High School rank in Georgia?
David T Howard Middle School is 23rd of 482 and Midtown High School is 42nd of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).