Frederick Douglass High School vs John Lewis Invictus Academy
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.
Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,296 students
John Lewis Invictus Academy
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High School Atlanta, Georgia | John Lewis Invictus Academy Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 431 | #455 of 482 |
| National rank | #16622 of 16,910 | #14718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,296 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 1,296 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 6% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lewis Invictus Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 9.8).
- •John Lewis Invictus Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 4%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •John Lewis Invictus Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 692.
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 Frederick Douglass High School better than John Lewis Invictus Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John Lewis Invictus Academy ranks higher (13.8 vs 9.8 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 Frederick Douglass High School and John Lewis Invictus Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High School: 1,296. John Lewis Invictus Academy: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High School and John Lewis Invictus Academy rank in Georgia?
Frederick Douglass High School is 420th of 431 and John Lewis Invictus Academy is 455th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).