Decatur High School vs DeKalb School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students
DeKalb School of the Arts
Avondale Estates · Public high · Grades 8–12
298 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia | DeKalb School of the Arts Avondale Estates, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 431 | #13 of 431 |
| National rank | #1661 of 16,910 | #1003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,901 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Decatur | Avondale Estates |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 77.4).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 35.6%).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 298.
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 Decatur High School better than DeKalb School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb School of the Arts ranks higher (81.9 vs 77.4 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 Decatur High School and DeKalb School of the Arts?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Avondale Estates in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 1,901. DeKalb School of the Arts: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and DeKalb School of the Arts rank in Georgia?
Decatur High School is 23rd of 431 and DeKalb School of the Arts is 13th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).