Public schools in Brookhaven, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Brookhaven, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,828
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Brookhaven public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Brookhaven, GA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,828 students, an average of 805 per school. The largest campus is Cross Keys High School (1,748 students), and the largest elementary school is John Robert Lewis Elementary School (840).
Every listed school belongs to DeKalb County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Brookhaven
Elementary schools in Brookhaven
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Robert Lewis Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 840 | 12.9:1 | |
| Montclair Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 590 | 11.3:1 | |
| Montgomery Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 728 | 15.8:1 | |
| Woodward Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 553 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Brookhaven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School DeKalb County · Charter | 05–08 | 369 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Brookhaven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,748 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic77.8%
- Black7.2%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Brookhaven schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,828 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brookhaven
How many public schools are in Brookhaven, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Brookhaven: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,828 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brookhaven?
All listed public schools with an address in Brookhaven belong to DeKalb County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Brookhaven?
Cross Keys High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brookhaven, with 1,748 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brookhaven?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Brookhaven are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brookhaven schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brookhaven public schools is 13.5:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brookhaven guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities