Martin Luther King- Jr. High School vs Southwest DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 5.1 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
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Lithonia, Georgia | Southwest DeKalb High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 431 | #346 of 431 |
| National rank | #16466 of 16,910 | #15396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,370 | 1,237 |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 1,237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | Lithonia | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 11.7).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 1,237.
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 Martin Luther King- Jr. High School better than Southwest DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest DeKalb High School ranks higher (19.2 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 Southwest DeKalb High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School: 1,370. Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King- Jr. High School and Southwest DeKalb High School rank in Georgia?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 404th of 431 and Southwest DeKalb High School is 346th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).