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 Score10%
ELA Assessment Score15%
🎯 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
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 876 students at Towers High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Columbia Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3001 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
1.5
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
10%
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%
Towers High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3919 Brookcrest Cir, Decatur, GA 30032
1.4
Rating
Students
876
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035
1.4
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
10%
Cedar Grove Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2300 Wildcat Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.3
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
10%
Miller Grove Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2215 Miller Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
1.3
Rating
Students
625
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2162 Second Ave, Decatur, GA 30032
1.3
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
11%
Chapel Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3536 Radcliffe Blvd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.3
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Mcnair Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2190 Wallingford Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
1.3
Rating
Students
701
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
10%
Peachcrest Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1530 Joy Ln, Decatur, GA 30032
1.2
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
8%
Snapfinger Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1365 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
1.1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
13%
Flat Shoals Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3226 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1
Rating
Students
373
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
8%
Oak View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3574 Oakvale Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
8%
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
publicmiddleK-8
2575A Snapfinger Road, Decatur, GA 30037
0
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peace Academy Charter School
publicelementaryK-4
1954 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
0
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
The Anchor School
publichighGrade 6-12
2460 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
0
Rating
Students
208
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oakhurst Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-K2
175 Mead Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
0
Rating
Students
233
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clairemont Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-K2
155 Erie Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
0
Rating
Students
162
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Glennwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-K2
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
0
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
publichighGrade 5-12
2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
0
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.