DeKalb Brilliance Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30037 · State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy
#1177 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#46372 of 50,301 nationally
About DeKalb Brilliance Academy
DeKalb Brilliance Academy is a charter elementary located in Decatur, in the State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1177th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; DeKalb Brilliance Academy ranks 29th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 DeKalb Brilliance Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,237 students · 889 m away
Rainbow Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 921 m away
The Anchor School
Decatur · Charter high · Grades 6–12
208 students · 1.3 km away
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.1 km away
Chapel Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 2.7 km away
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 2.8 km away
Bob Mathis Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 2.9 km away
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students · 3.4 km away
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 3.6 km away
Columbia Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb Brilliance Academy a good school?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy has a Success Index (US) of 17.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1177 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 DeKalb Brilliance Academy rank in Georgia?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy ranks #1177 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #46372 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy had 357 students in 2025.
Is DeKalb Brilliance Academy a elementary school or a high school?
DeKalb Brilliance Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of DeKalb Brilliance Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.