Georgia›Dekalb County›Decatur
Best Schools in Decatur, Georgia
Compare 43 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
43
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
22,353
Total Students
Across Decatur
12:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
43 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score37%
ELA Assessment Score44%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,901 students at Decatur High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
3039 Santa Monica Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
9.4
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
92%
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
101 5Th Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
7.6
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
75%
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
2617 Talley St, Decatur, GA 30030
7.3
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
72%
Beacon Hill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
220 W College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
6.6
Rating
Students
1,285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
65%
Decatur High School
publichighGrade 9-12
310 N Mcdonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
5.8
Rating
Students
1,901
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
52%
Briarlake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3590 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
5.5
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
5.5
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Narvie Harris Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3981 Mcgill Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
4.1
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Druid Hills Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3100 Mount Olive Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
3.7
Rating
Students
985
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
32%
Kelley Lake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2590 Kelly Lake Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
3.2
Rating
Students
302
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
International Community School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
2418 Wood Trail Ln, Decatur, GA 30033
3
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
28%
Mclendon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3169 Hollywood Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
2.7
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Southwest Dekalb High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
2.6
Rating
Students
1,237
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
14%
Canby Lane Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4150 Green Hawk Trl, Decatur, GA 30035
2.4
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
19%
Chapel Hill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
2.4
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
18%
Rainbow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2801 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
2.2
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1402 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
2
Rating
Students
537
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Columbia Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3230 Columbia Woods Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
1.9
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
18%
Bob Mathis Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3505 Boring Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.7
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Toney Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2701 Oakland Ter, Decatur, GA 30032
1.5
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Decatur
Decatur, Georgia is home to 43 schools serving over 22,353 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Decatur, Georgia?
There are 43 schools in Decatur, serving 22,353 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Decatur?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Decatur include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Decatur?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Decatur is 12:1.