Dekalb Early College Academy vs Smoke Rise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dekalb Early College Academy
Stone Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
314 students
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
| Measure | Dekalb Early College Academy Stone Mountain, Georgia | Smoke Rise Elementary School Stone Mountain, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 431 | #578 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #4798 of 16,910 | #29228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Stone Mountain | Stone Mountain |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dekalb Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 44.1).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Smoke Rise Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.4).
- •Smoke Rise Elementary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 314.
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 Early College Academy better than Smoke Rise Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dekalb Early College Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 44.1 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 Early College Academy and Smoke Rise Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dekalb Early College Academy: 314. Smoke Rise Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dekalb Early College Academy and Smoke Rise Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dekalb Early College Academy is 54th of 431 and Smoke Rise Elementary School is 578th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).