City Schools of Decatur
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The City Schools of Decatur is a public charter school district in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States.[1] It serves and is based in Decatur.
City Schools of Decatur has an enrollment of approximately 5,700 students and operates 10 schools: one preschool, five K–2 lower elementary schools, two 3–5 upper elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.[2] They also run a virtual academy.[3]
Students perform above the state and national averages on standardized tests at all grade levels. Each year City Schools of Decatur has ranked in the top ten districts in Georgia for SAT performance. Decatur High School has been named an AP Challenge and AP Merit school in Georgia.[2] The average amount of experience among teachers is 13 years.[3]
In 2022, CSD changed the name of the middle school from Carl G. Renfroe Middle to Beacon Hill Middle. The name change was intended to represent Decatur's previously thriving African-American Beacon Hill community and to help preserve the history of the area.[4][5]
In 2025, Talley Street School and Beacon Hill Middle School were presented banners by Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of their latest literacy and math scores, respectively. The recognition was based on the 2023-2024 Georgia Milestones Assessments.[6]
In 2025, CSD held its first Special Olympics competition at the Decatur high school sports stadium. The event featured students with developmental disabilities to participate in events such as soccer, yard bowling, and tug-of-war. The event was open to the public and intended to promote disability awareness to the community.[7]
Schools
- Preschool
- College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center
- Elementary schools
- Clairemont Elementary School (K–2)
- Glennwood Elementary School (K–2)
- Oakhurst Elementary School (K–2)
- Westchester Elementary School (K–2)
- Winnona Park Elementary School (K–2)
- Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (3–5)
- Talley Street Upper Elementary School (3–5)
- Beacon Elementary School (K-8) (Closed in 1977)
- Middle school
- Beacon Hill Middle School (6–8) (Formerly: Carl G. Renfroe Middle School)
- High school
- Decatur High School (9–12)
- Trinity High School (9-12) (Closed in 1967)
Virtual Academy
"Virtual instruction is offered via electronic platforms. We use Georgia Virtual School as our main platform for students grades 6-12 and Pearson Connexus as our primary platform for elementary students. Virtual courses in these platforms are provided by Georgia-certified educators. In addition to the coursework, CSD staff provides daily check-ins, advisement, executive functioning support, academic intervention, social skills intervention. We work closely with students, families, and supporting professionals to address the needs of individual students."[8]
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External links
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