DeKalb Brilliance Academy vs Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
357 students
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | DeKalb Brilliance Academy Decatur, Georgia | Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,308 | #661 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #46372 of 50,301 | #32476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Decatur | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 17.4).
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 100%).
- •DeKalb Brilliance Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 357.
- •DeKalb Brilliance Academy is a charter school while Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brilliance Academy better than Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 17.4 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 DeKalb Brilliance Academy and Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy: 357. Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Brilliance Academy and Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy is 1177th of 1,308 and Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School is 661st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).