DeKalb Brilliance Academy vs Southwest DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 889 m 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
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students
| Measure | DeKalb Brilliance Academy Decatur, Georgia | Southwest DeKalb High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,308 | #346 of 431 |
| National rank | #46372 of 50,301 | #15396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 1,237 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 17.4).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 357.
- •DeKalb Brilliance Academy is a charter school while Southwest DeKalb High 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 Southwest DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest DeKalb High School ranks higher (19.2 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 Southwest DeKalb High School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy: 357. Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Brilliance Academy and Southwest DeKalb High School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy is 1177th of 1,308 and Southwest DeKalb High School is 346th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).