For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,110 students in Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA are Decatur High School, Southwest Dekalb High School and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Decatur, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Decatur, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Dekalb High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Towers High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, GA include Decatur High School, Southwest Dekalb High School and Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur?
6 public high schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Decatur include: Towers High School vs. Columbia High School, Columbia High School vs. Towers High School, Southwest Dekalb High School vs. Columbia High School
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