Value proposition

Located in metro Atlanta, our dedicated team of 14,500+ #DeKalbDifferenceMakers prepares 92,600+ scholars in 135 schools and centers for success as lifelong learners and responsible global citizens! This includes 68 elementary, 18 middle, and 18 high schools, 23 specialty schools and centers, and 8 charter schools.

As the most diverse district in Georgia, the DeKalb County School District welcomes scholars locally and from 155+ countries, speaking 172 languages. We are the third-largest school district in Georgia and among the 40 largest districts in the United States.

To support the academic, social, and emotional growth of our scholars, the DeKalb County School District offers more than 50 specialized programs, including:
- Early Learning (largest Pre-K provider in Georgia)
- Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)
- Dual Language Immersion (DLI) (French, German, and Spanish)
- High Achievers Magnet
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Montessori
- Special Interest Magnet
- Theme

Additionally, we are one of the few districts in Georgia offering free adult learning opportunities, including GED preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

We invite you to experience #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡, #BeDeKalb💙🧡, and become #DeKalbMade💙🧡.

K-12 Education, Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, STEM, CTAE, Title I, and Education