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DeKalb County School District, Georgia

DeKalb County School District is a unified school district in DeKalb County, Georgia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 700,163 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 254 sq mi (658 km²) of land.

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DeKalb County School District in Georgia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
700,163 ± 162
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
DeKalb County
Land area
254 sq mi (658 km²)
Median household income
$78,129 ± $1,650
Median home value
$339,400 ± $4,648
Water area
3.32 sq mi (8.61 km²)
State
Georgia
Census code (GEOID)
1301740
Coordinates (central point)
33.771297, -84.222187
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in DeKalb County School District, largest first

  1. Stonecrest (city)60,501 people
  2. Brookhaven (city)57,855 people
  3. Dunwoody (city)51,758 people
  4. Tucker (city)37,123 people
  5. Redan (CDP)31,017 people
  6. Chamblee (city)30,895 people
  7. Candler-McAfee (CDP)20,905 people
  8. North Decatur (CDP)18,442 people
  9. North Druid Hills (CDP)17,997 people
  10. Clarkston (city)14,557 people
  11. Belvedere Park (CDP)14,181 people
  12. Doraville (city)11,134 people
All 20
  1. Scottdale (CDP)10,542 people
  2. Panthersville (CDP)9,053 people
  3. Druid Hills (CDP)8,169 people
  4. Gresham Park (CDP)6,935 people
  5. Stone Mountain (city)6,623 people
  6. Avondale Estates (city)3,530 people
  7. Lithonia (city)2,622 people
  8. Pine Lake (city)882 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Decatur City School District4.2 mi west
  2. Atlanta City School District12 mi west
  3. Rockdale County School District14 mi southeast
  4. Gwinnett County School District17 mi northeast
  5. Clayton County School District18 mi southwest
  6. Henry County School District22 mi south
  7. Fulton County School District24 mi southwest

These share a boundary with DeKalb County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with DeKalb County School District before you rely on it.

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