Decatur High School vs Fernbank Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 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
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia | Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 431 | #343 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #1661 of 16,910 | #19178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,901 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 58.5).
- •Decatur High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 51%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 27.8%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 895.
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 Fernbank Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 58.5 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 Fernbank Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 1,901. Fernbank Elementary School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Fernbank Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Decatur High School is 23rd of 431 and Fernbank Elementary School is 343rd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).