Decatur High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30030 · City Schools of Decatur
#23 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#1661 of 16,910 nationally
About Decatur High School
Decatur High School is a public high located in Decatur, in the City Schools of Decatur school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,901 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 23rd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,901.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; Decatur High School ranks 8th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Decatur High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Decatur High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beacon Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students · 360 m away
Glennwood Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
184 students · 883 m away
Winnona Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
276 students · 925 m away
Oakhurst Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
233 students · 1.2 km away
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
623 students · 1.2 km away
Clairemont Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
162 students · 1.3 km away
Westchester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
174 students · 1.6 km away
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
529 students · 1.9 km away
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students · 2.0 km away
Museum School Avondale Estates
Avondale Estates · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
588 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
River Ridge High School
Woodstock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,902 students
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
South Effingham High School
Guyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,906 students
Clarke Central High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
New Manchester High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students
Langston Hughes High School
Fairburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur High School a good school?
Decatur High School has a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 431 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 Decatur High School rank in Georgia?
Decatur High School ranks #23 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #1661 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Decatur High School?
Decatur High School had 1,901 students in 2025.
Is Decatur High School a elementary school or a high school?
Decatur High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Decatur High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Decatur High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.