North Metro Academy of Performing Arts vs Paul Duke STEM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Peachtree Corners · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
Paul Duke STEM High School
Norcross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
| Measure | North Metro Academy of Performing Arts Peachtree Corners, Georgia | Paul Duke STEM High School Norcross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 1,308 | #151 of 431 |
| National rank | #36818 of 50,301 | #9782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Peachtree Corners | Norcross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Duke STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 32.7).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 77.2%).
- •North Metro Academy of Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.2).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 193.
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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts better than Paul Duke STEM High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Duke STEM High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 32.7 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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts and Paul Duke STEM High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Peachtree Corners and Norcross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts: 193. Paul Duke STEM High School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Metro Academy of Performing Arts and Paul Duke STEM High School rank in Georgia?
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is 793rd of 1,308 and Paul Duke STEM High School is 151st of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).