- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, GA
Decatur High School
Federal NCES profile for Decatur High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130168000802
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Decatur High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Decatur High School held near 1,834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.1 → 130.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130168000802 · Decatur, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,901 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students)
Decatur High School held near 1,834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.1 → 130.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Decatur High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Decatur High School
1,901 students
- Beacon Hill Mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
1,285 students
- Talley Street 623
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
623 students
- Fifth Avenue U 529
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
529 students
- Winnona Park E 276
Winnona Park Elementary School
276 students
- Oakhurst Eleme 233
Oakhurst Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Decatur High School reports 1,901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decatur High School compares
Decatur High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 82% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,901
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Decatur High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City Schools of Decatur reports $16,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakhurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decatur High School
How many students attend Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has 1,901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,853 (2022-23) → 1,834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur High School?
10.7% of students at Decatur High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur High School?
The largest demographic group at Decatur High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Decatur High School rank among high schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Decatur High School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students), and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (529 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.