Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,388 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Georgia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
132 Schools
107 Schools
# Students
91,398 Students
75,266 Students
# Teachers
6,251 Teachers
4,735 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
11%
% Black
56%
49%
% White
11%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,878 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,914 is higher than the state median of $13,431. 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
$16,878
$14,305
Spending / Student
$14,914
$13,431
Best Dekalb County School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Globe Academy 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
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Tapestry ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Dekalb Path Academy 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: #88.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy 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
| 562 students
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
