Northwoods Historic District · Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Doraville’s public schools score below 83% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Doraville’s districts is 24%, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Doraville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Doraville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 247 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Doraville’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 17% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,739 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and 24 high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tapestry Public Charter School and Northwoods Montessori School - Doraville (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Doraville’s grade
C−: better than 17% of Georgia school districts, #218 of 260 Georgia towns. Both inputs trail the Georgia average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Doraville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Doraville · depends on your address
Doraville United Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 1,003 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Oakcliff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 621 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 604 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Doraville
Sequoyah Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,713 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
7th grade in Doraville
Sequoyah Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,713 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
8th grade in Doraville
Sequoyah Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,713 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Atlanta
Doraville’s public schools are run by DeKalb County School District, which also serves Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee and Clarkston and others. Parts of Doraville (2% of its land) are served by Gwinnett County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Doraville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Doraville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Doraville | C− | DeKalb County |
| Dunwoody | C− | DeKalb County |
| Peachtree Corners | B+ | Gwinnett County |
| Chamblee | C− | DeKalb County |
2 of the 3 neighbors share DeKalb County with Doraville, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Doraville
30 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Doraville’s schools
Are Doraville’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Doraville children attend score below 83% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #218 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Doraville in?
DeKalb County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 91,752 students in 129 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Doraville are served by Gwinnett County.
Where do Doraville kids go to high school?
One of 24 high schools, depending on your address: Lakeside High School, Dunwoody High School, Chamblee High School, Cross Keys High School, Tucker High School, Lithonia High School, Druid Hills High School, Clarkston High School, Martin Luther King- Jr. High School, Stephenson High School, Stone Mountain High School, Southwest DeKalb High School, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic, Cedar Grove High School, Miller Grove High School, Redan High School, Columbia High School, Towers High School, McNair High School, Dekalb Early College Academy, DeKalb School of the Arts, Elizabeth Andrews High School, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School and UHS of Laurel Heights.
What is Doraville’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in DeKalb County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Doraville spend per student?
$17,739 in DeKalb County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Doraville?
Yes: Northwoods Montessori School - Doraville (nonsectarian, grades 5, 66 students). Doraville also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Doraville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Doraville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.