City Schools of Decatur School District
School District · Decatur, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#1 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,939
+$2,811 vs Georgia median
District size
5,509 students
Larger than Georgia median
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 8.9/10, 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 67.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.
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 8.9/10. 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 67.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. 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 8.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
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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