Top Rankings
City Schools Of Decatur 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 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,367 students in City Schools Of Decatur. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
5,367 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
425 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City Schools Of Decatur, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,667 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,459 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$99 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,667
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,459
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best City Schools Of Decatur Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Gr: 3-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Beacon Hill Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Decatur High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Schools Of Decatur?
City Schools Of Decatur manages 9 public schools serving 5,367 students.
What is the rank of City Schools Of Decatur?
City Schools Of Decatur is ranked #6 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Schools Of Decatur?
60% of City Schools Of Decatur students are White, 20% 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?
City Schools Of Decatur has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is City Schools Of Decatur's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,459 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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