Best Decatur Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Decatur High School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
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Top 20%

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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%)
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Bottom 50%

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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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

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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

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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

Atherton Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302

Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

College Heights Early Learning Center (Closed 2011)

917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480

Gr: PK

Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900

Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002

Gr: 6-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Forrest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)

923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102

Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Girls & Boys Town Of Georgia High School (Closed 2009)

2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200

Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

International Student Center (Closed 2023)

3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602

Gr: 7-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Knollwood Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402

Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Leslie J. Steele Elementary School (Closed 2009)

2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102

Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Medlock Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202

Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Midway Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502

Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Tilson Elementary School (Closed 2009)

2100 Bixler Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702

Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Wadsworth Elementary School (Closed 2009)

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?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Decatur include: Towers High School vs. Columbia High School, Columbia High School vs. Towers High School, Southwest Dekalb High School vs. Columbia High School