Public schools in Dunwoody, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Dunwoody, 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
4,983
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dunwoody public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Dunwoody, GA: 5 elementary, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,983 students, an average of 831 per school. The largest campus is Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and the largest elementary school is Austin Elementary School (803).
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 14.1:1, 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.
About 31% 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 Dunwoody
Elementary schools in Dunwoody
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 803 | 15.7:1 | |
| Chesnut Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 551 | 12.8:1 | |
| Dunwoody Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 790 | 14.1:1 | |
| Kingsley Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 386 | 11:1 | |
| Vanderlyn Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 441 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Dunwoody
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 2,012 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.5%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black15.4%
- Asian14.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Dunwoody schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,983 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dunwoody
How many public schools are in Dunwoody, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Dunwoody: 5 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 4,983 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dunwoody?
All listed public schools with an address in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody?
Dunwoody High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dunwoody, with 2,012 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dunwoody?
No school with an address in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dunwoody public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Dunwoody 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