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Dekalb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 132 public schools serving 91,398 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
132 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
91,398 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
6,251 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
387 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,934 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20,474 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
51,517 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
56%
36%
# White Students
10,184 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
11%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
100 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,802 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,095
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
6,638
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,024
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,066
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,769
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,026
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,804
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,527
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,829
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,669
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,330
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,042
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,188
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,391
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,878 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,914 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,543 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,363 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,878
$14,234
Spending / Student
$14,914
$13,365
Best Dekalb County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-8
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Dunwoody Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #88.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #1010.
Ashford Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1111.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1212.
Fernbank Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1313.
Livsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1616.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1717.
Dekalb School Of The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Grades: 8-12
| 302 students
Rank: #1818.
Chamblee High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,829 students
Rank: #1919.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Grades: K-8
| 587 students
Rank: #2020.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2121.
Chesnut Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2222.
Robert Shaw Theme School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2323.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: #2424.
Wynbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2525.
Dunwoody High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5035 Vermack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Grades: 9-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #2626.
Briar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 874-5902
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 874-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2727.
Midvale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2828.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #2929.
Dekalb Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #3030.
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6610 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #3131.
Peachtree Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #3232.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3333.
Druid Hills High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #3434.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: #3535.
Druid Hills Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District manages 132 public schools serving 91,398 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District is ranked #157 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County School District?
56% of Dekalb County School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Dekalb County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,914 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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