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Dekalb County Schools
  • DECATUR, GA
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Dekalb County Schools

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Diversity
      grade A minus
    3. Teachers
      grade C
    4. College Prep
      grade B minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade C
    7. Sports
      grade A
    8. Food
      grade C minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C+

    Dekalb County Schools is a public school district located in DECATUR, GA. It has 93,470 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    35%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    31%
    Average Graduation Rate
    73%
    Average SAT
    1080
    6,899 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    2,854 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    93,470
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    71.5%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $63,395
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $12,236 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      62%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade C
    Median Household Income
    $69,423
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,312
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $255,600
    National
    $244,900

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