Dekalb Early College Academy vs Stone Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 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
Stone Mountain Middle School
Stone Mountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Dekalb Early College Academy Stone Mountain, Georgia | Stone Mountain Middle School Stone Mountain, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 431 | #441 of 482 |
| National rank | #4798 of 16,910 | #14517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 20% |
| 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 15.4).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 20%).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 100%).
- •Stone Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.4).
- •Stone Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 986 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 Stone Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dekalb Early College Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 15.4 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 Early College Academy and Stone Mountain Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dekalb Early College Academy: 314. Stone Mountain Middle School: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dekalb Early College Academy and Stone Mountain Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dekalb Early College Academy is 54th of 431 and Stone Mountain Middle School is 441st of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).