DeKalb County School District

Primary and Secondary EducationGeorgia, United States5001-10000 Employees

DeKalb County School District is a public pre-K through 12th-grade education system serving the metro Atlanta region from Stone Mountain, Georgia. The district oversees 135 schools and centers, including 68 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 18 high schools, plus 23 specialty schools and centers and eight charter schools, educating more than 92,600 scholars. It is recognized for its large and diverse student population, drawing learners from 155 countries and supporting 172 languages. The district offers more than 50 specialized programs aimed at academic, social, and emotional development, such as Early Learning, the district’s pre-K program, career, technical, and agricultural education, dual language immersion, and options like International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and various magnet pathways; it also provides free adult education opportunities, including GED and ESL. It ranks as Georgia's third-largest school district and is among the 40 largest in the United States. In June 2026, the district announced the launch of an Aviation Skilled Trades Summer Camp in partnership with Captain Barrington Irving and the Atlanta Aero Club, highlighting an expanded focus on aviation and aerospace career pathways.

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