Best Schools in Decatur, GA
Decatur, GA has a total of 45 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 20,744 students attend Decatur, GA schools. On average, schools in Decatur score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Decatur underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Decatur, GA
Decatur, GA has 10 high schools with 5,207 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Decatur score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decatur meet expectations.
1. Decatur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
2. Maynard Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Southwest Dekalb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
4. Elizabeth Andrews High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 267 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, GA
Decatur, GA has 8 middle schools with 6,405 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Decatur score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
1. Beacon Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students
2. The Champion Middle Theme School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
3. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
4. Chapel Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
5. Miller Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
6. Cedar Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
7. Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
8. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, GA
Decatur, GA has 27 elementary schools with 9,132 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Decatur score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
1. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 596 Students
2. Talley Street Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
3. Museum School Avondale Estates
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 583 Students
4. Briarlake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
5. Narvie Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
6. Mclendon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
7. Rainbow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
8. Canby Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
9. Bob Mathis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
10. Chapel Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, GA has a total population of 107,567 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Decatur, GA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 14%
- Projected Test Scores: 20%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 21%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 17%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 19%
- Projected Test Scores: 18%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations