Best Decatur Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,986 students in Decatur, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA are Decatur High School, Southwest Dekalb High School and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Decatur, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Decatur, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,834 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Dekalb High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,207 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Towers High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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Decatur, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Gr: PK
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Gr: 6-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Gr: 7-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2100 Bixler Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3039 Santa Monica Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) -87-4-24
Gr: 5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA include Decatur High School, Southwest Dekalb High School and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur?
7 public high schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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