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Dekalb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 24,067 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Georgia.
Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
132 Schools
641 Schools
# Students
93,473 Students
468,002 Students
# Teachers
6,558 Teachers
31,251 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
371 Students
918 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,949 Students
19,548 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19,060 Students
79,715 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%
# Black Students
55,436 Students
177,766 Students
% Black Students
59%
38%
# White Students
10,103 Students
169,093 Students
% White Students
11%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
113 Students
544 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,441 Students
20,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,700
920
# Students in K Grade:
6,899
4,966
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,775
5,218
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,096
5,259
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,136
5,645
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,144
5,951
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,203
8,668
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,762
126,398
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,304
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,217
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,267
9,354
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,390
7,213
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,808
6,032
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,772
4,944
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,503 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,582 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,543 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,363 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,503
$14,328
Spending / Student
$14,582
$13,453
Best Dekalb County School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #22.
Globe Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #33.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Grades: 3-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #77.
Dekalb Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Grades: K-8
| 608 students
Rank: #88.
Peachtree Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: #99.
Druid Hills Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1010.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,453 students
Rank: #1111.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1212.
The Champion Middle Theme School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
Tucker Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,206 students
Rank: #1414.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1515.
Dekalb Path Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1717.
Stephenson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1818.
Dekalb Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1919.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Hairston Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #2020.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2121.
Stone Mountain Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4293 Sarr Pkwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #2222.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3456 Aztec Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,863 students
Rank: #2323.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,234 students
Rank: #2424.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #2626.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #2929.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #3030.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Grades: 1-12
| 113 students
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