Best Schools in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County, GA has 245 public schools (35 high, 31 middle, 151 elementary) serving 145,924 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, GA
The top high schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dekalb School Of The Arts
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 302 Students
2. Dekalb Early College Academy
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
3. Decatur High School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
4. Midtown High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
5. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 925 Students
6. Paul Duke Stem High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
7. Chamblee High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
8. Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
9. Riverwood International Charter School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
10. North Atlanta High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, GA
The top middle schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 - 8 • 196 Students
3. Beacon Hill Middle School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students
4. Chamblee Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
5. David T Howard Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
6. Willis A. Sutton Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students
7. Pinckneyville Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1206 Students
8. Ridgeview Charter School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
9. The Champion Middle Theme School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
10. Shiloh Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1738 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, GA
The top elementary schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springdale Park Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
2. Austin Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
3. Mary Lin Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
4. Robert Shaw Theme School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
5. Morningside Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 816 Students
6. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 596 Students
7. Ashford Park Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Talley Street Upper Elementary School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
9. Vanderlyn Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
10. Oak Grove Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 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.
Questions About Schools in DeKalb County, GA
How many schools are in DeKalb County, GA?
DeKalb County, GA has 245 public schools: 35 high schools, 31 middle schools and 151 elementary schools, serving 145,924 students in total.
How do schools in DeKalb County perform on state tests?
On average, 245 schools in DeKalb County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeKalb County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dekalb County
10 places in Dekalb County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Decatur (38)
- Stone Mountain (24)
- Lithonia (19)
- Dunwoody (6)
- Tucker (6)
- Chamblee (5)
- Doraville (5)
- Clarkston (3)
- Avondale Estates (1)
- Scottdale (1)
School districts (2)
- DeKalb County (131 schools)
- City Schools of Decatur (9 schools)