The DeKalb County School District (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, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers have been named the number one and two elementary schools in Georgia, respectively.
“This extraordinary recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of so many of our remarkable students, outstanding teachers, administrators, Board members, and the incredible support staff and community and business partners,” Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton said. “It is the collective efforts and results of so many that we are able to provide world-class opportunities to every student and proud graduate of DeKalb County Schools.”
The District’s excellence extends beyond these two schools, showcasing a consistent dedication to academic achievement across all levels.
Top 100 Georgia Elementary Schools (DCSD Rankings)
- Kittredge Magnet School (1)
- Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers (2)
- Austin Elementary School (Ranked 15)
- Vanderlyn Elementary School (38)
- Oak Grove Elementary School (40)
- Dunwoody Elementary School (54)
Top 100 Georgia Middle Schools (DCSD Rankings)
- Globe Academy Charter School (34)
- Chamblee Middle School (39)
- DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts (79)
- Museum School of Avondale Estates (80)
- DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School (87)
Top 100 Georgia High Schools (DCSD Rankings)
Released April 2024:
- 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 socioeconomic backgrounds to set them up for success. Students develop core competencies in state curricula that best prepare them for high school and beyond.
“The 2024 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings offer a way for parents to get a snapshot of their child’s school and how well it’s doing within its community,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. “Easily accessible data on student-teacher ratio, district spending, and the number of school counselors available at the school can keep parents informed and involved.”
The U.S. News & World Report K-8 rankings are based entirely on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education and focus on state assessments of students proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts, accounting for student backgrounds and overall effectiveness in education. Student-teacher ratios are 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 over 119,000 schools nationwide. Among the 79,374 public schools with elementary and/or middle school grades, 65,759 (83%) were ranked in either category.
For the complete U.S. News rankings for 1,923 Georgia elementary schools, see HERE.
For the complete U.S. News rankings for 1,095 Georgia middle schools, see HERE.
For the complete U.S. News rankings for 472 Georgia high schools, see HERE.
