DeKalb School of the Arts vs Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb School of the Arts
Avondale Estates · Public high · Grades 8–12
298 students
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 4–8
273 students
| Measure | DeKalb School of the Arts Avondale Estates, Georgia | Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 431 | #46 of 482 |
| National rank | #1003 of 16,910 | #2299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 298 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| city | Avondale Estates | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 75.4).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 61.2%).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •DeKalb School of the Arts is the larger school with 298 students compared with 273.
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 School of the Arts better than Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb School of the Arts ranks higher (81.9 vs 75.4 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 School of the Arts and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Avondale Estates and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb School of the Arts: 298. Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb School of the Arts and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers rank in Georgia?
DeKalb School of the Arts is 13th of 431 and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is 46th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).