Druid Hills Middle School vs Laurel Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 515 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Druid Hills Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Laurel Ridge Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 482 | #193 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8801 of 15,369 | #10802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 985 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 44.6).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 72.3%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Druid Hills Middle School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 440.
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 Druid Hills Middle School better than Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 44.6 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 Druid Hills Middle School and Laurel Ridge Elementary School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Druid Hills Middle School: 985. Laurel Ridge Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Druid Hills Middle School and Laurel Ridge Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Druid Hills Middle School is 192nd of 482 and Laurel Ridge Elementary School is 193rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).