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 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,637 students in City Schools Of Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in City Schools Of Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
5,637 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
City Schools Of Decatur School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 221 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
1,042 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
18%
36%
# White Students
3,546 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
63%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
483 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
160
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
321
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
382
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
413
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
433
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
431
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
423
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
485
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
447
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
439
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
431
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
415
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,392 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,299 is higher than the state median of $13,458. 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
$8,392
$14,333
Spending / Student
$16,299
$13,458
Best City Schools Of Decatur School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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 5,637 students.
What is the rank of City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District is ranked #3 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 1%), 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?
63% of City Schools Of Decatur School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 12:1, 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 $16,299 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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