Top 10 Best Dekalb County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 145 public schools serving 100,299 students in Dekalb County, GA (there are 96 private schools, serving 13,502 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Oakhurst Elementary School and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Dekalb County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Dunwoody Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Dekalb Early College Academy
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Chamblee Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
Rank: #1818.
Montgomery Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1919.
Ashford Park Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #2020.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2323.
Globe Charter School I
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #2424.
Dekalb School Of The Arts
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 921 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 995 students
Rank: #2727.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2828.
Briarlake Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2929.
Chesnut Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #3030.
Livsey Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #3131.
Peachtree Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: #3232.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Robert Shaw Theme School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3535.
The Champion Middle Theme School
Math: 21% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
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Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
3303 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-4502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Grades: 1-12
| 133 students
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 843 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA include Kittredge Magnet School, Oakhurst Elementary School and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers.
How many public schools are located in Dekalb County, GA?
145 public schools are located in Dekalb County, GA.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County, GA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, GA?
Dekalb County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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