DeKalb Arts Academy vs Robert Shaw Theme School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Arts Academy
Avondale Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–8
768 students
Robert Shaw Theme School
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | DeKalb Arts Academy Avondale Estates, Georgia | Robert Shaw Theme School Scottdale, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,308 | #398 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #22211 of 50,301 | #21403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 768 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Avondale Estates | Scottdale |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Shaw Theme School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 54.2).
- •Robert Shaw Theme School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 100%).
- •Robert Shaw Theme School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 307.
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 DeKalb Arts Academy better than Robert Shaw Theme School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Shaw Theme School ranks higher (55.4 vs 54.2 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 DeKalb Arts Academy and Robert Shaw Theme School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Avondale Estates and Scottdale in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Arts Academy: 768. Robert Shaw Theme School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Arts Academy and Robert Shaw Theme School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Arts Academy is 417th of 1,308 and Robert Shaw Theme School is 398th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).