Serving 1,853 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Decatur High School's student population of 1,853 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decatur High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
23%
36%
White
58%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur High School's ranking?
Decatur High School is ranked #304 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Decatur High School often compared to?
Decatur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Druid Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
1,853 students attend Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Decatur High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur High School offer ?
Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur High School part of?
Decatur High School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.
In what neighborhood is Decatur High School located?
Decatur High School is located in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
School Calendar
View the Decatur High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break: No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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