Briarlake Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30033 · DeKalb County
#135 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#6797 of 50,301 nationally
About Briarlake Elementary School
Briarlake Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 135th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; Briarlake Elementary School ranks 10th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Briarlake Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Briarlake Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakeside High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,234 students · 1.6 km away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 1.8 km away
Coralwood Education Center
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students · 2.1 km away
Henderson Mill Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 2.1 km away
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 2.2 km away
GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,093 students · 2.3 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 2.4 km away
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.7 km away
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 3.3 km away
Henderson Middle School
Chamblee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,367 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Okapilco Elementary School
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360 students
Haven Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Dimon Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School
Newnan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Livingston Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Ruskin Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Briarlake Elementary School a good school?
Briarlake Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Briarlake Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Briarlake Elementary School ranks #135 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #6797 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Briarlake Elementary School?
Briarlake Elementary School had 360 students in 2025.
Is Briarlake Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Briarlake Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Briarlake Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Briarlake Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.