Briarlake Elementary School

Briarlake Elementary School serves 376 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Decatur, Georgia, within the DeKalb County school system. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking #357 out of 2,271 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Students show solid achievement with 60% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 55% reach proficiency in mathematics. Briarlake Elementary draws families from an affluent and highly educated community, where the median household income reaches $105,260 and 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median home value of $401,000 reflects the area's desirability, while the low poverty rate of 7.6% indicates economic stability that often correlates with educational support.

Located on Lavista Road, Briarlake Elementary sits in a large suburban setting that combines residential tranquility with convenient access to the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, providing students with a stable learning environment in an engaged, prosperous community.