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Decatur High School

Public Grades 9-12

44^th

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of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Decatur High School is a public high school in Decatur, Georgia, serving 1,834 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Decatur High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state and local City Schools of Decatur district on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 68.4% of Decatur High School students were proficient or better in the American Literature and Composition Milestones Assessment, compared to just 40.4% statewide. The school also boasts high graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 95.3% over the past few years, well above the state average. Additionally, Decatur High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 15 students per teacher and spends between $12,025 and $12,739 per student, higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools in the DeKalb County district, such as McNair High School, Lakeside High School, and Clarkston High School, Decatur High School stands out with its consistently high academic performance, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. This success may be attributed to factors such as the school's low student-teacher ratio, higher spending per student, and more socioeconomically diverse student population compared to many of its neighbors.

1,901

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,609

Per pupil spending ?

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 N McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 370-4420

District: City Schools of Decatur

Feeder schools for Decatur High School:

Elementary:	Clairemont Elementary School
	Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
	Glennwood Elementary School
	Oakhurst Elementary School
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	Talley Street Upper Elementary School
	Westchester Elementary School
	Winnona Park Elementary School
Middle:	Beacon Hill Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

African American:

23.0%

Two or more races:

7.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (65% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg70%

Georgia avg42%

44^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	44 of 452	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	78.3	55 of 458	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	56 of 442	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	53 of 429	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	42 of 410	89.8%	★★★★☆
2019	83.0	34 of 438	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	83.2	32 of 428	92.5%	★★★★★
2017	83.4	29 of 420	93.1%	★★★★★
2016	88.0	16 of 426	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	85.3	21 of 435	95.2%	★★★★★
2014	79.8	32 of 425	92.5%	★★★★★
2013	81.8	35 of 425	91.8%	★★★★★
2012	79.7	46 of 396	88.4%	★★★★☆
2011	79.3	51 of 402	87.3%	★★★★☆
2010	77.0	63 of 384	83.6%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	80 of 372	78.5%	★★★★☆
2008	71.2	84 of 370	77.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.0	63 of 358	82.4%	★★★★☆
2006	67.8	78 of 335	76.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology80%+35 vs state

American Literature and Composition68%+28 vs state

United States History48%+10 vs state

Algebra I45%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	310 N McDonough St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4420	1,901	132	14.3	16.6%	1,127 (59.3%)	437 (23.0%)	109 (5.7%)	79 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (7.6%)	82	44^th of 452 public high schools	90.3%		78.3	55^th of 458 public high schools	88.0%	11	68.4	45.3	79.5	48.4									$17,609	$405	$17,204
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	300 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	941	88	10.6	42.2%	165 (17.5%)	703 (74.7%)	28 (3.0%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	30 (3.2%)	62.9	111^th of 452 public high schools	75.4%		63.5	115^th of 458 public high schools	74.9%	4	54.3	60.4	47.2	33.3	68.8	61.4	59.4	68.3	60.1	72.9	31.4	36.1	$29,100	$62	$29,038
Druid Hills High School	Public	9-12	1798 Haygood Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6302	1,468	93	15.7	43.8%	442 (30.1%)	563 (38.4%)	254 (17.3%)	132 (9.0%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (4.6%)	53.9	150^th of 452 public high schools	66.8%		50.6	182^nd of 458 public high schools	60.3%	32	44.5	25.4	58.1	32.6									$17,570	$1,606	$15,963
DeKalb School of the Arts	Public	8-12	1192 Clarendon Ave	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 676-2502	298	23	13.2	35.6%	72 (24.2%)	172 (57.7%)	24 (8.1%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	93.2	11^th of 452 public high schools	97.6%		83.7	40^th of 458 public high schools	91.3%	29	85.9	81.0	72.6	85.1									$25,160	$2,670	$22,490
Clarkston High School	Public	9-12	618 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5302	1,441	107	13.4	100.0%	125 (8.7%)	712 (49.4%)	122 (8.5%)	449 (31.2%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	20 (1.4%)	19.9	358^th of 452 public high schools	20.8%		16.5	388^th of 458 public high schools	15.3%	30	16.5	26.7	27.4	19.3									$19,406	$1,923	$17,483
Towers High School	Public	9-12	3919 Brookcrest Cir	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2202	876	53	16.5	100.0%	21 (2.4%)	676 (77.2%)	121 (13.8%)	31 (3.5%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (2.2%)	15	389^th of 452 public high schools	13.9%		11.5	414^th of 458 public high schools	9.6%	25	13.1	12.4	23.5	21.4									$18,332	$1,720	$16,613
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	2106 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0802	877	63	13.9	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	803 (91.6%)	47 (5.4%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	17.1	375^th of 452 public high schools	17.0%		14.7	398^th of 458 public high schools	13.1%	23	16.1	15.2	18.5	25.0									$20,258	$2,270	$17,988
Maynard Jackson High School	Public	9-12	801 Glenwood Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5200	1,549	107	14.5	81.8%	330 (21.3%)	1,037 (66.9%)	121 (7.8%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.1%)	37.4	250^th of 452 public high schools	44.7%		39.6	245^th of 458 public high schools	46.5%	5	33.3	28.8	43.3	18.1									$24,806	$1,585	$23,220
Midtown High School	Public	9-12	929 Charles Allen Dr NE	Atlanta	30309	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3001	1,696	103	16.4	27.4%	731 (43.1%)	633 (37.3%)	153 (9.0%)	47 (2.8%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	123 (7.3%)	72.5	76^th of 452 public high schools	83.2%		76.4	60^th of 458 public high schools	86.9%	16	62.2	50.2	60.2	41.0									$23,302	$917	$22,385
McNair High School	Public	9-12	1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4902	779	60	12.9	100.0%	4 (0.5%)	688 (88.3%)	72 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	13.1	405^th of 452 public high schools	10.4%		13.1	405^th of 458 public high schools	11.6%		15.2	10.5	21.4	15.0									$20,470	$2,062	$18,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur High School

What schools feed into Decatur High School?

Decatur High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clairemont Elementary School
Elementary : Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Elementary : Glennwood Elementary School
Elementary : Oakhurst Elementary School
Elementary : Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Elementary : Westchester Elementary School
Elementary : Winnona Park Elementary School
Middle : Beacon Hill Middle School

Is Decatur High School a good school?

Yes. Decatur High School ranks in the top 9.7% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Decatur High School in?

City Schools of Decatur

What is the racial makeup of Decatur High School?

Students at Decatur High School are 59% White, 23% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Decatur High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,901 students attended Decatur High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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