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DeKalb School of the Arts

Public Grades 8-12

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 98% of Georgia high schools

Summary

DeKalb School of the Arts is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Avondale Estates, Georgia, part of the DeKalb County School District. With 302 students, the school has a strong focus on the arts and consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments.

DeKalb School of the Arts stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking as high as 11th out of 452 Georgia high schools in 2024-2025 and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate proficiency rates well above the county and state averages in subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. Additionally, the school boasts high graduation rates, ranging from 75.8% to 97.2% over the past few years, surpassing the district and state averages. While the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, its higher spending per student may also contribute to its academic success.

When compared to other high-performing schools in the region, such as Decatur High School and Druid Hills High School, DeKalb School of the Arts stands out for its specialized focus on the arts, which likely attracts students with a strong interest and talent in this area. This unique educational environment, combined with the school's exceptional academic outcomes, makes it a standout choice for families in the Avondale Estates area.

298

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,160

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002

(678) 676-2502

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.7%

White:

24.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (81% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Georgia high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg33%

Georgia avg42%

11^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 23High Schools in the DeKalb County

131^st of 206DeKalb 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2021	92.3	44 of 542	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	97.5	12 of 559	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	28 of 543	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	97.7	13 of 539	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	89.0	46 of 545	91.6%	★★★★★
2015	87.5	54 of 537	89.9%	★★★★★
2014	83.2	26 of 521	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	84.8	16 of 527	97.0%	★★★★★
2012	85.0	17 of 508	96.7%	★★★★★
2011	85.3	22 of 504	95.6%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	11 of 452	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	40 of 458	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	35 of 442	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	83.2	33 of 429	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	68.2	69 of 410	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.0	18 of 438	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	17 of 428	96.0%	★★★★★
2017	85.3	21 of 420	95.0%	★★★★★
2016	90.2	10 of 426	97.7%	★★★★★
2015	88.0	14 of 435	96.8%	★★★★★
2014	88.0	7 of 425	98.4%	★★★★★
2013	89.3	8 of 425	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	90.0	11 of 396	97.2%	★★★★★
2011	91.6	3 of 402	99.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

American Literature and Composition86%+46 vs state

United States History85%+46 vs state

Algebra I81%+36 vs state

Biology73%+28 vs state

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Schools Near DeKalb School of the Arts

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Anchor School	Public, Charter	6-12	2460 Wesley Chapel Road	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 503-4880	208	15	13.5	100.0%	4 (1.9%)	182 (87.5%)	7 (3.4%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					20.5	33.0		3.4	15.4				$14,927	$2,325	$12,602
Southwest DeKalb High School	Public	9-12	2863 Kelley Chapel Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1902	1,237	81	15.2	99.4%	2 (0.2%)	1,164 (94.1%)	38 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	36.7	254^th of 452 public high schools	43.8%		34.9	271^st of 458 public high schools	40.8%	17	35.2	18.8	27.9	44.5									$18,040	$1,913	$16,127
DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	2946 Clifton Springs Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 244-2183	11	5	2.2	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb School of the Arts

How many students attend DeKalb School of the Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended DeKalb School of the Arts.

What district is DeKalb School of the Arts in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of DeKalb School of the Arts?

Students at DeKalb School of the Arts are 58% African American, 24% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is DeKalb School of the Arts a good school?

Yes! DeKalb School of the Arts is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 452 Georgia high schools.

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