Serving 1,834 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,834 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Decatur High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Decatur High School is ranked #304 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Decatur High School often compared to?
Decatur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Druid Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
1,834 students attend Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Decatur High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur High School offer ?
Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,834 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
