City Schools Of Decatur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,509 students in City Schools Of Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in City Schools Of Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
City Schools Of Decatur School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
274 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
1,109 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
20%
36%
# White Students
3,324 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
60%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
486 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
288
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
327
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
354
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
421
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
424
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
439
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
444
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
503
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
439
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
448
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,677 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,509 students.
What is the rank of City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District is ranked #8 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Schools Of Decatur School District?
60% of City Schools Of Decatur School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Schools Of Decatur School District?
City Schools Of Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is City Schools Of Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,677 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
