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DeKalb County Public Schools

DeKalb County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

153

public schools

Total Enrollment

103,516

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the DeKalb County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

DeKalb County has 5 district entries. DeKalb County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 131 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Decatur has the most listed schools, with 41 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 97 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 13 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

33 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

153

in DeKalb County

Reported Enrollment

103,516

153 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

13

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary97
Middle23
High27
Other6

5 School Districts in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

131 schools
92,368 students

City Schools of Decatur

9 schools
5,655 students

State Charter Schools- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

1 school
450 students

State Charter Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy

1 school
171 students

State Charter Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter Sc

1 school
163 students

153 Public Schools in DeKalb County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 33 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 153 matching schools

Lakeside High School

DeKalb County

Atlanta, 30345 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,141 students

Dunwoody High School

DeKalb County

Dunwoody, 30338 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,040 students

Decatur High School

City Schools of Decatur

Decatur, 30030 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,853 students

Chamblee High School

DeKalb County

Chamblee, 30341 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,776 students

Sequoyah Middle School

DeKalb County

Atlanta, 30340 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,763 students

Cross Keys High School

DeKalb County

Brookhaven, 30319 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,714 students

Tucker High School

DeKalb County

Tucker, 30084 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,579 students

Lithonia High School

DeKalb County

Lithonia, 30058 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,483 students

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

DeKalb County

Lithonia, 30038 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,440 students

Clarkston High School

DeKalb County

Clarkston, 30021 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,413 students

Henderson Middle School

DeKalb County

Chamblee, 30341 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,411 students

Druid Hills High School

DeKalb County

Atlanta, 30307 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,358 students

Stephenson High School

DeKalb County

Stone Mountain, 30087 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,354 students

Beacon Hill Middle School

City Schools of Decatur

Decatur, 30030 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,323 students

Southwest DeKalb High School

DeKalb County

Decatur, 30034 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,307 students

Peachtree Middle School

DeKalb County

Atlanta, 30338 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,288 students

Lithonia Middle School

DeKalb County

Lithonia, 30058 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,214 students

Stone Mountain High School

DeKalb County

Stone Mountain, 30083 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,202 students

Tucker Middle School

DeKalb County

Tucker, 30084 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,197 students

Miller Grove High School

DeKalb County

Lithonia, 30058 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,188 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

13 more profiles

DeKalb County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which DeKalb County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the DeKalb County public school directory?

The directory lists 153 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in DeKalb County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this DeKalb County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some DeKalb County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 33 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in DeKalb County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this DeKalb County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to DeKalb County Education OverviewCounty school score: 38/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.