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David T Howard Middle School vs. Willis A. Sutton Middle School

Should you attend David T Howard Middle School or Willis A. Sutton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
David T Howard Middle School
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

David T Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades 6-8, David T Howard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,555 students in grades 6-8, Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,056 students
1,555 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at David T Howard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at David T Howard Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willis A. Sutton Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at David T Howard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willis A. Sutton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at David T Howard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Sutton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#190 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
#702 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of David T Howard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willis A. Sutton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David T Howard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in GA)
49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David T Howard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in GA)
49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David T Howard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of David T Howard Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willis A. Sutton Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
345
526
Grade 7 Students
363
530
Grade 8 Students
348
499

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at David T Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at David T Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at David T Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at David T Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at David T Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of David T Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willis A. Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at David T Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at David T Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willis A. Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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