GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 94,067 students attending DeKalb County schools, 55.7% were African American. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 20.1% of DeKalb County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common ethnicity in DeKalb County School Districts, representing 56.7% of the student body.
DeKalb County School District had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 58% of African American students, 21% of Hispanic students, 11% of white students, and 3% of multiracial students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 1.9% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with DeKalb County.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County School District | African American | 58% | 88,562 |
| City Schools of Decatur | White | 62% | 5,505 |
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