Best Schools in North Decatur, GA
North Decatur, GA has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,743 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in North Decatur meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Decatur, GA
The top high schools in North Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
2. Druid Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
3. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Decatur, GA
The top middle schools in North Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beacon Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students
2. Druid Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
3. Henderson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Decatur, GA
The top elementary schools in North Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Talley Street Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
3. Fernbank Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 744 Students
4. Sagamore Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
5. Laurel Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
6. Briar Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
7. International Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
8. Avondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
9. Mclendon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
10. Glennwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 208 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Decatur, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Decatur, GA has a total population of 19,063 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North Decatur, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Decatur, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North 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 North Decatur, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Decatur, GA
How many schools are in North Decatur, GA?
North Decatur, GA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,743 students in total.
How do schools in North Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in North Decatur score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in North Decatur meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Decatur?
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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