How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Cross Keys High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, GA | Brookhaven, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,748 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 68.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Cross Keys High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,212 | $16,212 |
| District | DeKalb County | DeKalb County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Middle School | Cross Keys High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| African American | 89.8% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 91.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 0.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Cross Keys High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 190.3:1 | 291.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.6% | 54.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 97 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.