Dekalb County Schools
- DECATUR, GA
School District
Dekalb County Schools
- DECATUR, GA
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 390 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Dekalb County Schools Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Dekalb County Schools
- grade A minus
Kittredge Magnet School for High Achievers
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B+
Austin Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Vanderlyn Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Dunwoody Elementary School
- Rating 4 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B+
Oak Grove Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Middle Schools in Dekalb County Schools
- grade B+
Chamblee Middle School
- Rating 2.65 out of 5 17 reviews
- grade B
The Museum School of Avaondale Estates
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade B
Peachtree Middle School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade B
The GLOBE Academy
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B minus
Tapestry Public Charter School
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 20 reviews
High Schools in Dekalb County Schools
- grade A
DeKalb School of the Arts
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 216 reviews
- grade A
Chamblee Charter High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 623 reviews
- grade A
DeKalb Early College Academy
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 203 reviews
- grade A
Dunwoody High School
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 348 reviews
- grade B+
Lakeside High School
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 511 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
28%
Percent Proficient - Math
19%
Average Graduation Rate
76%
Average SAT
1090
5,952 responses
Average ACT
24
2,530 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
93,473
Free or Reduced Lunch
71.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,077
Teachers in First/Second Year
5%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$15,146 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$69,423
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,312
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$255,600
National
$244,900Dekalb County Schools Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 390 reviews
Best Parts:
Diverse Community: DeKalb County is known for its diverse population, with residents from various cultural backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a vibrant and inclusive community.
Culture and Arts: DeKalb boasts a rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and artistic events. The county also hosts various cultural festivals that celebrate its diverse heritage.
Worst Parts
Traffic Congestion: Like many areas around Atlanta, DeKalb County can experience heavy traffic, particularly during rush hours. This can lead to long commutes and frustration for residents.
Infrastructure Issues: Some parts of DeKalb County have faced infrastructure challenges, such as aging roads and inadequate public transportation. This can impact the quality of life for residents.
Education Success: DeKalb County is home to not many excellent public and private schools, as well as colleges and universities. This makes it an unattractive place for families seeking quality education.
Diverse Community: DeKalb County is known for its diverse population, with residents from various cultural backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a vibrant and inclusive community.
Culture and Arts: DeKalb boasts a rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and artistic events. The county also hosts various cultural festivals that celebrate its diverse heritage.
Worst Parts
Traffic Congestion: Like many areas around Atlanta, DeKalb County can experience heavy traffic, particularly during rush hours. This can lead to long commutes and frustration for residents.
Infrastructure Issues: Some parts of DeKalb County have faced infrastructure challenges, such as aging roads and inadequate public transportation. This can impact the quality of life for residents.
Education Success: DeKalb County is home to not many excellent public and private schools, as well as colleges and universities. This makes it an unattractive place for families seeking quality education.
All schools in Dekalb County should provide a hot bar for lunch, and students should be allowed to use microwaves. Seniors, specifically, should be permitted to go off-campus for lunch. Moreover, the district must ensure that all students receive the same curriculum, regardless of the school they attend. The band program in most schools requires improvement, and the county should invest in new instruments and give more attention to the program. Parents should be encouraged to have more involvement in the schools. While Dekalb County has some excellent schools, the district needs to improve its communication with parents. It's worth noting that students in Title 1 schools are performing better, so the district should learn from their success. If Dekalb County addresses these issues, it could become an even better county.
I begin going to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. highschool last year 2021 first semester. Welcomed by facility and staff I felt I was in a great environment which would help me prepare for college being this was my junior year of high school. Unfortunately I was wrong. I wasn’t aware of any PSAT, ACT, or SAT testing that whole school year. I am now a senior who will be graduating May of 2023 and I just took my first ever SAT in October. Everything has felt like a rush because I wasn’t prepared by staff for college or anything connected to it. When going to ask my counselors about scholarships or application waivers for college I was told to “check the schools website”. So here I am basically on my own trying to find different resources and scholarships to help me afford my college tuition. I hope to attend Albany state in the fall of 2023 majoring in psychology. Thank you to NICHE for all the resources I’ve received!