Superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton
Dr. Devon Horton serves as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, managing the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational system with more than 92,000 students, 14,500 employees and a budget of $2.6 billion. Continue »
With tremendous pride, we share the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Strategic Plan for 2024-2029, which sets an extraordinary course for improved student success and achievement. It will guide our work over the next five years to ensure that every district administrator, teacher, and staff member is clear about and aligned with our core teaching and learning mission.
The plan’s development was a collaborative effort shaped by extensive community engagement. During the 2023-24 school year, we gathered insights from thousands of stakeholders, including families, students, educators, community partners, and elected officials. This Strategic Plan is a testament to their collective voice and dedication. Nothing was off-limits. We identified long-standing challenges and inequities and sought root-cause solutions. We also celebrated real successes and found ways to expand those across the district. Continue »
On March 20-25, 2022 the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) engaged in a Cognia Accreditation Engagement Review. Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, is the global leader in preschool through 12th grade accreditation services and is responsible for conducting five-year accreditation renewal visits for member school districts. A preliminary presentation released by Cognia during an Exit Report on Friday March 25, 2022 shows that the team will recommend DeKalb County School District receive a five-year renewal of its accreditation following this intense review. Continue »
DeKalb County School District’s Master Planning process includes an evaluation of all school and administrative facilities, as well as the infrastructure to support the educational mission of the District. This process includes gathering data about school facilities that will be used to develop priorities for the next Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) project list. The Master Plan Process includes several major types of activities. Continue »
Outgoing Board Members Celebrated Before Passing the Torch to New Leaders
The final DeKalb County Board of Education Regular Meeting of 2024 concluded with heartfelt tributes on December 9 as three dedicated Board members prepared to step down. Surrounded by colleagues, staff, and community members, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) paid tribute to Mrs. [...]
2024 CCRPI: DCSD Closing Achievement Gaps at DCSD Elementary and High School Levels
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) –The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores show that DeKalb County School District (DCSD) elementary schools earned a perfect score of 100 in the Closing Gaps component, matching the state average. District high schools outperformed the state significantly, finishing [...]
2024 College Success Awards
Five DeKalb County Schools Honored with National College Success Award (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)—Five schools in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) have earned the prestigious College Success Award for 2024, acknowledging their outstanding efforts in preparing students for college. This award, granted by [...]
Statement Concerning the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act School List
Statement Concerning the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act School List November 27, 2024 The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) was notified this afternoon that the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) will be publishing a list of schools that meet the criteria of the Georgia [...]
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CCRPI Scores Reveal Significant Growth
December 9, 2024 CCRPI Scores Reveal Significant Growth The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index scores show that DCSD elementary schools earned a perfect score of 100 in the Closing Gaps component, matching [...]
Parent Education Session
December 2, 2024Parent Education SessionThe Department of Exceptional Education will host a Virtual Parent Education Session on NOW/COMP and Katie Beckett Waivers. The session speaker will be Parent to Parent of Georgia...--> Read More [...]
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton
November 25, 2024 Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review DCSD invites all Idlewood Elementary School parents/guardians and community members to attend the Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review meetings. This is an opportunity to engage and provide feedback......--> Read [...]
Top Schools in the State
November 18, 2024 Top Schools in the State DCSD proudly announces that two of its schools have achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, [...]
