How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baker County | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, Georgia | Stone Mountain, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 300 | 92,368 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 131 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baker County | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,757 | $16,212 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 15.7% |
| State Revenue | 29.6% | 32.7% |
| Local Revenue | 40.7% | 51.6% |
Baker County
Federal State Local
DeKalb County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baker County | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| African American | 79.8% | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baker County | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 255 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 22 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 77:1 | 413.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 32.8% |
School Types
Baker County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
DeKalb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.