DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter vs Rowland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
537 students
Rowland Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter Decatur, Georgia | Rowland Elementary School Stone Mountain, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,308 | #1152 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #46162 of 50,301 | #45930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| city | Decatur | Stone Mountain |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.8 vs 18.3).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Rowland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is the larger school with 537 students compared with 390.
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a charter school while Rowland 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 Preparatory Academy Charter better than Rowland Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter and Rowland Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter: 537. Rowland Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter and Rowland Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 1162nd of 1,308 and Rowland Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).