Public schools in Chamblee, GA
5 open public schools with an address in Chamblee, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,365
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Chamblee public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Chamblee, GA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,365 students, an average of 1,073 per school. The largest campus is Chamblee High School (1,867 students), and the largest elementary school is Dresden Elementary School (606).
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 14.4:1, higher than 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 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 58% 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 Chamblee
Elementary schools in Chamblee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 606 | 11.9:1 | |
| Huntley Hills Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 507 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Chamblee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee Middle School DeKalb County · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,018 | 17.2:1 | |
| Henderson Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 1,367 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Chamblee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee High School DeKalb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,867 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.3%
- Hispanic44.2%
- Black16.7%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chamblee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,365 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chamblee
How many public schools are in Chamblee, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Chamblee: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,365 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chamblee?
All listed public schools with an address in Chamblee 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 Chamblee?
Chamblee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chamblee, with 1,867 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chamblee?
No school with an address in Chamblee is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chamblee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chamblee public schools is 14.4:1, higher than 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 Chamblee 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