Southwest DeKalb High School vs The Anchor School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students
The Anchor School
Decatur · Charter high · Grades 6–12
208 students
| Measure | Southwest DeKalb High School Decatur, Georgia | The Anchor School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 431 | #322 of 431 |
| National rank | #15396 of 16,910 | #14863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,237 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Anchor School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.2).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •The Anchor School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Southwest DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 208.
- •Southwest DeKalb High School is a public school while The Anchor School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southwest DeKalb High School better than The Anchor School?
On the Success Index (US), The Anchor School ranks higher (22.5 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 Southwest DeKalb High School and The Anchor School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237. The Anchor School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest DeKalb High School and The Anchor School rank in Georgia?
Southwest DeKalb High School is 346th of 431 and The Anchor School is 322nd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).