Summary:
The 30319 zip code area of DeKalb County, Georgia is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall DeKalb County school district is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in the state, the schools in this area show a stark contrast in performance. Ashford Park Elementary and Montgomery Elementary are among the top-performing elementary schools in Georgia, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the county and state averages. In contrast, John Robert Lewis Elementary and Woodward Elementary have the lowest rankings and test scores in the area.
The data reveals a correlation between poverty and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also having the lowest test scores. DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School, the middle school in the area, has mixed performance, with some subjects above the county and state averages and others well below. At the high school level, Cross Keys High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 56.9%, significantly lower than the state average.
The wide range in per-student spending, from $4,226 at DeKalb PATH Academy to $11,862 at Cary Reynolds Elementary, indicates potential funding disparities within the DeKalb County school district. These findings highlight the importance of addressing factors such as poverty, funding, and charter school quality to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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