City Schools of Decatur School District
School District · Decatur, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#7 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
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 #7 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. City Schools of Decatur's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Beacon Hill Middle School (9.3/10), Westchester Elementary School (9.0/10), and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 | Beacon Hill Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Westchester Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Talley Street Upper Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Oakhurst Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Glennwood Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Decatur High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Winnona Park Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Clairemont Elementary School | 6.4 / 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. District-level spending was $16,939 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, City Schools of Decatur is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beacon Hill Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, City Schools of Decatur students show an average math proficiency of 74.6% and ELA proficiency of 78.4%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 5,509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 459
- District spending per student
- $16,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in City Schools of Decatur?
City Schools of Decatur's district-level spending was $16,939 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Beacon Hill Middle School is the highest-rated school in City Schools of Decatur with a composite score of 9.3/10.
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 74.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.4%. 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 7.7/10 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.4%
How we rate schools
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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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