Martin Luther King- Jr. High School vs Narvie Harris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Lithonia, Georgia | Narvie Harris Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 431 | #501 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16466 of 16,910 | #25902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,370 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| city | Lithonia | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Narvie Harris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 11.7).
- •Narvie Harris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Narvie Harris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Narvie Harris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 100%).
- •Narvie Harris Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 535.
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 Martin Luther King- Jr. High School better than Narvie Harris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Narvie Harris Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 11.7 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 Martin Luther King- Jr. High School and Narvie Harris Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School: 1,370. Narvie Harris Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King- Jr. High School and Narvie Harris Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 404th of 431 and Narvie Harris Elementary School is 501st of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).