Want to get a sense for the overall strength of the Decatur school system in the Metro Atlanta region?

Niche just released its schools ranking for 2016 and all Decatur schools did very well.  Overall, the Decatur school system did very well, ranking #2 in the metro area behind only Buford City Schools.  (Though Decatur has the best teachers)

But each school also performed quite well on their own. Check this out…

Elementary Schools

While a Decatur elementary school did claim the top metro Atlanta spot in Niche’s just-released 2016 public elementary school rankings, Decatur Elementary Schools swept spots 2-6 on the list.  Here’s the top 6…

1. Buford Academy
2. FAVE 4/5 Academy
3. Clairemont Elementary 
4. Glennwood Elementary
5. Winnona Park Elementary
6. Oakhurst Elementary

And before you ask, it looks like data is from the 2013-14 school year, which would explain why Westchester Elementary is conspicuously absent from the list.

Middle School

Renfroe ranked #1 in the metro Atlanta area, ahead of #2 Buford Middle School.  ‘Nough said?

High School

Decatur High School ranked #13 on the list of top metro Atlanta high schools, behind a few magnet schools and high schools in Johns Creek, Big Creek Township, Suwanee, Snellville, Milton and Buford.

So there you go.  And if you’re interested in the ranking methodology, CLICK HERE.