Dekalb Early College Academy vs Tucker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 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
Tucker Middle School
Tucker · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,173 students
| Measure | Dekalb Early College Academy Stone Mountain, Georgia | Tucker Middle School Tucker, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 431 | #315 of 482 |
| National rank | #4798 of 16,910 | #12149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 1,173 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 1,173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 34% |
| city | Stone Mountain | Tucker |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dekalb Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 28.8).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 34%).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Dekalb Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 100%).
- •Tucker Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.4).
- •Tucker Middle School is the larger school with 1,173 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 Tucker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dekalb Early College Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 28.8 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 Tucker Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Stone Mountain and Tucker in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dekalb Early College Academy: 314. Tucker Middle School: 1,173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dekalb Early College Academy and Tucker Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dekalb Early College Academy is 54th of 431 and Tucker Middle School is 315th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).