Druid Hills Middle School

956 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Druid Hills Middle School, located in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes community engagement and educational equity.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Druid Hills Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which are intended to provide a well-rounded experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The school benefits from its location in a historic and established community, often drawing strong support from local families and stakeholders who are invested in the school's ongoing efforts to maintain high standards for student achievement and school culture.

956

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Druid Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	149
Black	413
Asian	89
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
413 (43.2 %)
White
248 (25.9 %)
Hispanic
149 (15.6 %)
Asian
89 (9.3 %)
Two or More
51 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-7602
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	712
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 317

Grade 7 308

Grade 8 331