City Schools Of Decatur School District

758 Scott Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,315 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#3 out of 221 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of City Schools Of Decatur  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of City Schools Of Decatur  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of City Schools Of Decatur  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of City Schools Of Decatur  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of City Schools Of Decatur  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$92 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of City Schools Of Decatur  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,392
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in City Schools Of Decatur  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,299
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in City Schools Of Decatur  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best City Schools Of Decatur School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Grades: 3-5
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Westchester Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #55.
Glennwood Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Renfroe Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #77.
Winnona Park Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Clairemont Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #99.
Decatur High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 N Mcdonough St
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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