Luella High School vs Southwest DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luella High School
Locust Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,236 students
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students
| Measure | Luella High School Locust Grove, Georgia | Southwest DeKalb High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 431 | #346 of 431 |
| National rank | #12794 of 16,910 | #15396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,237 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Locust Grove | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luella High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 19.2).
- •Luella High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Luella High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Luella High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.4).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 1,236.
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 Luella High School better than Southwest DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), Luella High School ranks higher (32.4 vs 19.2 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 Luella High School and Southwest DeKalb High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luella High School: 1,236. Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luella High School and Southwest DeKalb High School rank in Georgia?
Luella High School is 232nd of 431 and Southwest DeKalb High School is 346th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).