Top Rankings
City Schools Of Decatur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,655 students in City Schools Of Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in City Schools Of Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
5,655 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
433 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
City Schools Of Decatur School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
267 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
312 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
1,093 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
19%
36%
# White Students
3,473 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
61%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
499 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
171
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
321
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
339
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
391
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
412
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
418
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
427
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
446
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
425
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
515
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
459
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
447
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
432
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,247 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,366
$14,266
Spending / Student
$16,247
$13,395
Best City Schools Of Decatur School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Grades: 3-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Westchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Grades: 3-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Glennwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,323 students
Rank: #77.
Winnona Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Grades: PK-2
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Clairemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: #99.
Decatur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,853 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,655 students.
What is the rank of City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District is ranked #8 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Schools Of Decatur School District?
61% of City Schools Of Decatur School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is City Schools Of Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,247 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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