For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 23,300 students in Decatur, GA (there are 29 private schools, serving 3,333 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Decatur, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, GA are Oakhurst Elementary School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakhurst Elementary 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
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Grades: 3-5
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Westchester Elementary 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
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Glennwood Elementary 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
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Renfroe Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 1,339 students
Rank: #88.
Winnona Park Elementary 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
| 345 students
Rank: #99.
Clairemont Elementary 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
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Decatur High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
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
| 1,732 students
Rank: #1111.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
Druid Hills Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1414.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Dekalb High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dekalb Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1919.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #2020.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1702
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2121.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Columbia Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0702
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0702
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2222.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2323.
Canby Lane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Green Hawk Trl
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Bob Mathis Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Boring Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-5802
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-5802
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Radcliffe Blvd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8402
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8402
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Kelley Lake Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Kelly Lake Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-4802
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-4802
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #2727.
Columbia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #2828.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2929.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3226 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4602
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4602
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Georgia Fugees Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3574 Oakvale Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-1302
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-1302
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Towers High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #3434.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
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Decatur, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3303 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-4502
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-4502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2100 Bixler Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
3039 Santa Monica Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) -87-4-24
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) -87-4-24
Grades: 5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, GA include Oakhurst Elementary School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur, GA?
41 public schools are located in Decatur, GA.
What percentage of students in Decatur, GA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Decatur, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur, GA?
Decatur, GA public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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