Joseph Humphries Elementary School vs South Atlanta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Humphries Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
South Atlanta High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Joseph Humphries Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | South Atlanta High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,308 | #419 of 431 |
| National rank | #46285 of 50,301 | #16616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 237 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Humphries Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 9.9).
- •Joseph Humphries Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •South Atlanta High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Joseph Humphries Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.8).
- •South Atlanta High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 237.
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 Joseph Humphries Elementary School better than South Atlanta High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Humphries Elementary School ranks higher (17.6 vs 9.9 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 Joseph Humphries Elementary School and South Atlanta High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Humphries Elementary School: 237. South Atlanta High School: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Humphries Elementary School and South Atlanta High School rank in Georgia?
Joseph Humphries Elementary School is 1171st of 1,308 and South Atlanta High School is 419th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).