For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,732 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown Decatur is Decatur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,834 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA include Decatur High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur?
the neighborhood of Downtown Decatur, Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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