DeKalb Arts Academy vs Talley Street Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km 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
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
623 students
| Measure | DeKalb Arts Academy Avondale Estates, Georgia | Talley Street Upper Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,308 | #66 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #22211 of 50,301 | #2384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 768 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Avondale Estates | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talley Street Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 54.2).
- •Talley Street Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 76%).
- •Talley Street Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •DeKalb Arts Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 623.
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 Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 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 Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Avondale Estates and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Arts Academy: 768. Talley Street Upper Elementary School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Arts Academy and Talley Street Upper Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Arts Academy is 417th of 1,308 and Talley Street Upper Elementary School is 66th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).