DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is proud to announce that two of its schools have earned the highest honor in the state. Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers were named the No. 1 and No. 2 elementary schools in Georgia, respectively, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual rankings.
“This exceptional recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our many outstanding students, outstanding teachers, administrators, board members, and our incredible support staff, community and business partners,” said Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton. That’s what I did.” “The combined efforts and accomplishments of many people have enabled us to provide world-class opportunities to all DeKalb County Schools students and proud alumni.”
The district’s excellence extends beyond these two schools and demonstrates a consistent commitment to academic improvement at all levels.
Top 100 Elementary Schools in Georgia (DCSD Rankings)
Kittredge Magnet School (1) Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers (2) Austin Elementary School (15th place) Vanderlin Elementary School (38) Oak Grove Elementary School (40) Dunwoody Elementary School (54)
Top 100 Middle Schools in Georgia (DCSD Rankings)
Grove Academy Charter School (34) Chamblee Middle School (39) DeKalb School of the Arts (79) Avondale Estates Museum School (80) DeKalb School of Agriculture, Technology and Environment (87)
Top 100 High Schools in Georgia (DCSD Rankings)
April 2024 release:
DeKalb School of the Arts (7) Chamblee Charter High School (33) DeKalb Early College Academy (35) Dunwoody High School (66) Arabia Mountain High School (76)
According to U.S. News & World Report, great schools educate students from all socio-economic backgrounds and prepare them for success. Students develop core competencies in the state curriculum and are best prepared for high school and beyond.
“The 2024 Best Elementary and Secondary Schools rankings provide a way for parents to get an overview of their child’s school and how well it performs within the community,” he said. lamont jonesU.S. News’ education editor. “With easy access to data on student-teacher ratios, district spending, and the number of school counselors available in schools, parents can stay informed and engaged.”
U.S. News & World Report K-8 rankings are based entirely on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education and consider student background and overall educational effectiveness for students who are proficient in math and reading/language arts. focuses on state evaluations. The student-teacher ratio is used to break ties in the overall score.
Although U.S. News & World Report does not produce national rankings for elementary and middle schools, its K-12 directory lists more than 119,000 schools nationwide. Of the 79,374 public schools with elementary and/or middle school grades, 65,759 (83%) ranked in one category or another.
Click here for the complete U.S. News rankings of Georgia’s 1,923 elementary schools.
Click here for the complete U.S. News rankings of Georgia’s 1,095 middle schools.
Click here for the complete U.S. News rankings of Georgia’s 472 high schools.
