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Vanderlyn Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Vanderlyn Elementary School in Dunwoody, GA, is a consistently high-performing school serving 441 students in grades PK through 5 within the DeKalb County district.

Vanderlyn is a clear standout in its district, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide (96th out of 1,219 elementary schools) with a 5-star rating. In math, proficiency rates are roughly double to triple the district averages—73.8% in 3rd grade, 74.3% in 4th grade, and 81.5% in 5th grade, compared to district averages of 35.9%, 37.5%, and 31.7%. In 5th grade science, 67.7% of students are proficient, versus 30.4% for the district and 44.2% for the state. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%, compared to 26.7% for the district and 17.7% for the state. This strong attendance culture has been consistent over five years of data, even during a spike in 2022-2023 when the rate hit 14.6%—still less than half the district rate.

The contrast with nearby schools is striking. Just 0.38 miles away, Dunwoody Elementary School posts a 52.4% 5th grade math proficiency rate (a 29.1-point gap) and a 13.4% chronic absenteeism rate (more than double Vanderlyn's). Kingsley Elementary School (0.86 miles) and Chesnut Elementary School (1.56 miles) trail by 30–50 percentage points in math. The only nearby school that consistently outperforms Vanderlyn is Austin Elementary School (1.47 miles), which ranks 46th statewide. While Vanderlyn's state ranking has drifted slightly from its peak of 27th in 2015-2016 to 96th today, its raw test scores have actually improved—5th grade math rose from 76.6% to 81.5% over three years—suggesting the shift reflects stronger performance statewide, not a decline at Vanderlyn. With per-student spending of $19,382, the school achieves far better outcomes than schools spending more, making it a strong return on investment for families.

441

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,382

Per pupil spending ?

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Dunwoody, GA 30338

(678) 874-9002

District: DeKalb County

Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Peachtree Middle School
High:	Dunwoody High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Asian:

24.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (74% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg34%

Georgia avg47%

96^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

136^th of 201DeKalb County among Georgia districts

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
2026	93.0	96 of 1219	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	72 of 1238	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	33 of 1236	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.2	38 of 1223	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	40 of 1220	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	52 of 1214	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	31 of 1234	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	37 of 1209	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	97.3	33 of 1205	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	97.6	27 of 1233	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	97.4	31 of 1240	97.5%	★★★★★
2014	88.1	8 of 1231	99.4%	★★★★★
2013	87.7	15 of 1225	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	89.4	9 of 1201	99.3%	★★★★★
2011	90.0	7 of 1212	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	88.5	52 of 1183	95.6%	★★★★★
2009	90.1	36 of 1133	96.8%	★★★★★
2008	92.6	5 of 1134	99.6%	★★★★★
2007	92.3	7 of 1125	99.4%	★★★★★
2006	91.6	5 of 1101	99.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	57 of 120	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	63 of 121	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	67 of 115	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.4	49 of 106	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	124 of 1186	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	86.6	157 of 1224	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	93.5	75 of 1223	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	42 of 1212	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	76 of 1206	93.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.1	73 of 1183	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	97.0	28 of 1225	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	98.0	21 of 1220	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	39 of 1210	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	31 of 1209	97.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	108 of 700	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	92.0	39 of 769	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	36 of 772	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	31 of 775	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	40 of 779	94.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)85th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)52nd percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics76%+29 vs state

Science68%+23 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Vanderlyn is one of the best schools in Dekalb County. The school is very high in academic achievements and has many smart children. They do provide extra help for children who need it. We have had a good experience at this school and if we've had any problems, it was solved instantly. It's more than a school, the teachers, the parents, and the children are part of a wide community. My children loved going to class! The new principle has also added many extra activities after school. I would definitely recommend Vanderlyn Elementary as a great model for education for young children. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

My son is been in this school for KG, he is excellent in reading,writing,spelling and math as well, his teacher is so kind and nice to students and parents to connect for kid's growth, we are so happy that we moved here for the school, we would like to continue since my son is really good in learning things. we love vanderlyn elementary. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vanderlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1877 Vanderlyn Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9002	441	31	14.2	9.5%	223 (50.6%)	34 (7.7%)	45 (10.2%)	110 (24.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	93	96^th of 1219 public elementary schools	92.1%		94.8	72^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	94.2%	24	73.8	74.3	81.5	67.7	$19,382	$1,584	$17,798
Dunwoody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1923 Womack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 875-4002	790	56	14.1	22.4%	253 (32.0%)	184 (23.3%)	84 (10.6%)	221 (28.0%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.9%)	83.4	195^th of 1219 public elementary schools	84.0%		89.1	135^th of 1238 public elementary schools	89.1%	60	70.0	78.3	52.4	53.6	$18,133	$1,847	$16,286
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 Brendon Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-8902	386	35	11.0	69.4%	79 (20.5%)	32 (8.3%)	243 (63.0%)	14 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	39.4	676^th of 1219 public elementary schools	44.5%		41.1	675^th of 1238 public elementary schools	45.5%	1	52.1	46.7	28.3	23.9	$22,432	$1,679	$20,753
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5321 Roberts Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8102	803	51	15.7	4.7%	389 (48.4%)	51 (6.4%)	57 (7.1%)	244 (30.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.8%)	96.2	46^th of 1219 public elementary schools	96.2%		98.6	12^th of 1238 public elementary schools	99.0%	34	84.9	80.4	79.2	73.7	$16,662	$1,903	$14,758
Chesnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4576 N Peachtree Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7102	551	43	12.8	51.7%	131 (23.8%)	179 (32.5%)	165 (29.9%)	36 (6.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.8%)	49.1	554^th of 1219 public elementary schools	54.6%		68.2	346^th of 1238 public elementary schools	72.1%	208	59.0	42.5	34.2	39.5	$19,949	$1,738	$18,211
Cary Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1663 East Nancy Creek Drive	Atlanta	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6802	267	27	9.8	86.9%	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	239 (89.5%)	11 (4.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	15.5	1069^th of 1219 public elementary schools	12.3%		15.2	1086^th of 1238 public elementary schools	12.3%	17	30.4	25.4	17.5	22.5	$24,894	$1,904	$22,990
Huntley Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2112 Seaman Cir	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7402	507	41	12.3	80.5%	86 (17.0%)	103 (20.3%)	240 (47.3%)	47 (9.3%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.5%)	23.5	938^th of 1219 public elementary schools	23.1%		38.9	702^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	43.3%	236	27.1	42.4	26.6	20.7	$21,190	$1,846	$19,344
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5890	851	63	13.5	46.5%	70 (8.2%)	314 (36.9%)	156 (18.3%)	255 (30.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.5%)	77.6	246^th of 1219 public elementary schools	79.8%		78.6	250^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.8%	4	59.1	65.4	52.8	59.5	$16,864	$861	$16,002
Hightower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4236 Tilly Mill Rd	Doraville	30360	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7302	604	49	12.3	88.6%	5 (0.8%)	20 (3.3%)	554 (91.7%)	19 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17.6	1037^th of 1219 public elementary schools	14.9%		18.5	1019^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.7%	18	32.3	33.3	17.7	16.7	$19,101	$1,962	$17,139
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Roberts Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4060	548	45	12.3	100.0%	63 (11.5%)	277 (50.5%)	144 (26.3%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.2%)	47.7	576^th of 1219 public elementary schools	52.7%		50	565^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.4%	11	45.1	51.3	38.7	35.5	$18,872	$1,080	$17,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanderlyn Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Vanderlyn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Vanderlyn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peachtree Middle School
High : Dunwoody High School

How many students attend Vanderlyn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 441 students attended Vanderlyn Elementary School.

Is Vanderlyn Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Vanderlyn Elementary School?

Students at Vanderlyn Elementary School are 51% White, 25% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Vanderlyn Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

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