Decatur High School vs Oakhurst Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 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
Oakhurst Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
233 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Georgia | Oakhurst Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 431 | #1 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #1661 of 16,910 | #114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,901 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakhurst Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 77.4).
- •Oakhurst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •Oakhurst Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Oakhurst Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 16.6%).
- •Oakhurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.4).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 233.
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 Oakhurst Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakhurst Elementary School ranks higher (94.9 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 Oakhurst Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 1,901. Oakhurst Elementary School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Oakhurst Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Decatur High School is 23rd of 431 and Oakhurst Elementary School is 1st of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).