DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter vs Towers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 625 m 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
Towers High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
| Measure | DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter Decatur, Georgia | Towers High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,308 | #410 of 431 |
| National rank | #46162 of 50,301 | #16519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 537 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.2).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Towers High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 537.
- •DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a charter school while Towers 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 Preparatory Academy Charter better than Towers High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.2 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 Preparatory Academy Charter and Towers High School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter: 537. Towers High School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter and Towers High School rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 1162nd of 1,308 and Towers High School is 410th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).