City Schools of Decatur

Headquartered at 125 Electric Avenue in Decatur, Georgia, the City Schools of Decatur is an active, traditional public school district serving a thriving community within the large suburban setting of the greater Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. The district operates nine public schools that provide a continuous, comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a non-charter district operating independently of any supervisory union, it manages a total enrollment of 5,367 students, offering balanced grade-level coverage from early childhood programs to high school graduation.

The district’s enrollment reflects a diverse student body, comprising 3,224 White, 1,045 Black, 500 multiracial, 309 Hispanic, and 279 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To support academic achievement and student well-being, City Schools of Decatur maintains a robust operational workforce of approximately 1,728 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 881 FTE classroom teachers, 107 instructional aides, and 741 support staff personnel. This strong staffing context underscores the district's dedication to maintaining low student-to-educator ratios, robust instructional support, and comprehensive administrative resources for its school community.