DeKalb County School District

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is Georgia’s third largest school system. Under the leadership of the Superintendent and the Board of Education, we prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs.

The District serves over 92,000 students, 138+ schools and centers, and 14K employees, including 6,600 teachers. Students and parents speak over 166+ languages and represent over 155+ nations. With a laser focus, DCSD is a leader in STE(A)M curriculum with 32 certified STE(A)M schools and programs. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options.

Vision: to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.
Mission: to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
Motto: Inspire. Achieve. Excel.

Demographics

Core Beliefs

Focusing on teaching and learning, we commit to:

  • Ensuring that a highly qualified, effective teacher instructs every class
  • Providing a safe and orderly 21st Century instructional and working environment infused with emerging technologies
  • Embracing our District’s cultural and linguistic diversity and using it to create an environment of educational excellence
  • Improving organizational effectiveness, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and supplying exceptional school and District leadership
  • Communicating openly and accurately with all stakeholders
  • Cultivating a community of learners in which all individuals are valued, respected, encouraged to contribute, recognized for their efforts, and held accountable for their actions

Facilities

170 facilities/sites consisting of:

  • 76 Elementary Schools: 67 neighborhood schools; 9 choice schools
  • 19 Middle Schools: 18 neighborhoods schools; 1 choice school
  • 22 High Schools: 18 neighborhood schools; 2 choice schools; 2 other
  • 22 presently vacant or unused sites
  • 14 Other education programs
  • 8 Charter Schools
  • 7 Administrative Offices (AIC, Doraville, East DeKalb Campus #1-#2, Panthersville, Sam Moss, WBBC)
  • 5 Stadiums

History & Area

DeKalb County School District was established in 1873 when residents raised $4,200 to open public schools.

As Georgia’s third largest school system, the District covers 257 square miles within DeKalb County, excluding the areas served by Atlanta Public Schools and City Schools of Decatur.

Student Ethnic Distribution

  • Black 60%
  • Hispanic 19%
  • White 10%
  • Asian 7%
  • Other 3%