City Schools of Decatur School District
School District · Decatur, Georgia
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating City Schools of Decatur?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge City Schools of Decatur as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westchester Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#1 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,939
+$2,811 vs Georgia median
District size
5,509 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
City Schools of Decatur ranks #1 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. City Schools of Decatur's schools with real test data average 9.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakhurst Elementary School (9.7/10), Westchester Elementary School (9.6/10), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among City Schools of Decatur schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among City Schools of Decatur schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in City Schools of Decatur
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakhurst Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Westchester Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Talley Street Upper Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Beacon Hill Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Glennwood Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Winnona Park Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Decatur High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Clairemont Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About City Schools of Decatur
City Schools of Decatur is a Decatur, Georgia school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,509 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $16,939 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.0/10, City Schools of Decatur is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakhurst Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, City Schools of Decatur students show an average math proficiency of 74.8% and ELA proficiency of 78.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in City Schools of Decatur, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in City Schools of Decatur with test data.
Schools in City Schools of Decatur
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 5,509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 459
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
City Schools of Decatur has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for City Schools of Decatur?
The average composite rating for City Schools of Decatur is 9.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in City Schools of Decatur?
City Schools of Decatur spends $16,939 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in City Schools of Decatur?
The average student-teacher ratio in City Schools of Decatur is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in City Schools of Decatur?
Oakhurst Elementary School is the highest-rated school in City Schools of Decatur with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in City Schools of Decatur?
Across schools in City Schools of Decatur with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does City Schools of Decatur compare to other districts in Georgia?
City Schools of Decatur has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.6%
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Compare City Schools of Decatur with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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