Best Schools in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County, GA has a total of 228 schools including 55 high schools, 25 middle schools and 144 elementary schools. A total of 120,395 students attend DeKalb County, GA schools. On average, schools in DeKalb County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County, GA has 55 high schools with 37,810 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 DeKalb County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb County underperform expectations.
1. Decatur High School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
2. Dekalb Early College Academy
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
3. Dekalb School Of The Arts
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 302 Students
4. Chamblee High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
5. Lakeside High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
6. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 925 Students
7. Midtown High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
8. Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
9. Dunwoody High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
10. Maynard Jackson High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County, GA has 25 middle schools with 22,922 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 DeKalb County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
1. Kittredge Magnet School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 502 Students
2. Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 196 Students
3. Chamblee Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
4. Beacon Hill Middle School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students
5. David T Howard Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
6. Peachtree Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1288 Students
7. The Champion Middle Theme School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
8. Henderson Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
9. Druid Hills Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
10. Tucker Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County, GA has 144 elementary schools with 59,295 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 DeKalb County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb County don't meet expectations.
1. Vanderlyn Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
3. Austin Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
4. Springdale Park Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students
5. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 596 Students
6. Mary Lin Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
7. Talley Street Upper Elementary School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
8. Dunwoody Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students
9. Montgomery Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
10. Sagamore Hills Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb County, GA has a total population of 764,382 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb County, 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 DeKalb County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb County, GA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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