Dekalb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 132 public schools serving 92,368 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 76% has increased from 74% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
392 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,713 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19,662 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
18%
# Black Students
53,637 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
58%
36%
# White Students
10,215 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
11%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,638 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,987
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
6,887
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,089
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,698
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,228
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,864
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,039
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,731
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,791
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,186
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,730
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,215
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,641
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,282
117,659
# 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 $16,701 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,757 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District manages 132 public schools serving 92,368 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District is ranked #157 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County School District?
58% of Dekalb County School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,757 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 132 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 92,368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
