How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DeKalb County | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stone Mountain, Georgia | Blackshear, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 92,368 | 3,637 |
| Number of Schools | 131 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DeKalb County | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,212 | $14,152 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 32.7% | 59.0% |
| Local Revenue | 51.6% | 30.2% |
DeKalb County
Federal State Local
Pierce County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DeKalb County | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.2% | 75.2% |
| African American | 57.2% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 60.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DeKalb County | Pierce County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 255 | — |
| Schools with AP | 22 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413.1:1 | 459.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 22.6% |
School Types
DeKalb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Pierce County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.