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Best Schools in Dunwoody, GA
Dunwoody, GA has 25 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,666 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Dunwoody meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunwoody, GA
The top high schools in Dunwoody, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul Duke Stem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
2. Chamblee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
3. Dunwoody High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
4. North Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunwoody, GA
The top middle schools in Dunwoody, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chamblee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
2. Pinckneyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1206 Students
3. Sandy Springs Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Peachtree Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunwoody, GA
The top elementary schools in Dunwoody, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
2. Vanderlyn Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
3. Montgomery Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
4. Dunwoody Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students
5. Woodland Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
6. Chesnut Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
7. Kingsley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
8. Huntley Hills Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
9. Hightower Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
10. Stripling Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 787 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunwoody, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunwoody, GA has a total population of 51,723 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunwoody, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunwoody, GA
How many schools are in Dunwoody, GA?
Dunwoody, GA has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,666 students in total.
How do schools in Dunwoody perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Dunwoody score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Dunwoody meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunwoody?
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: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dunwoody
6 of 6 schools in Dunwoody carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 2C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Dunwoody. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Austin Elementary School
- Chesnut Elementary School
- Dunwoody Elementary School
- Kingsley Elementary School
- Vanderlyn Elementary School
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.