Public schools in Lithonia, GA
20 open public schools with an address in Lithonia, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,006
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lithonia public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Lithonia, GA: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,006 students, an average of 750 per school. The largest campus is Lithonia High School (1,547 students), and the largest elementary school is Flat Rock Elementary School (977).
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 14.2:1, 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, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 96% 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 Lithonia
Elementary schools in Lithonia
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Mill Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 411 | 13.3:1 | |
| Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 599 | 16.2:1 | |
| Fairington Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 461 | 12.5:1 | |
| Flat Rock Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 977 | 15.5:1 | |
| Leadership Preparatory Academy DeKalb County · Charter | KG–08 | 268 | 11.7:1 | |
| Marbut Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 427 | 14.2:1 | |
| Murphey Candler Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 512 | 13.1:1 | |
| Panola Way Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 550 | 16.2:1 | |
| Princeton Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 751 | 14.2:1 | |
| Redan Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 525 | 13.5:1 | |
| Rock Chapel Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 524 | 14.2:1 | |
| Shadow Rock Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 493 | 14.5:1 | |
| Stoneview Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 782 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Lithonia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithonia Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 1,062 | 14.8:1 | |
| Redan Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 623 | 12.7:1 | |
| Salem Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 827 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Lithonia
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic DeKalb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,224 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lithonia High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,547 | 16.3:1 | |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,370 | 16.3:1 | |
| Miller Grove High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,073 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black88.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Lithonia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,006 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lithonia
How many public schools are in Lithonia, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Lithonia: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 15,006 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lithonia?
All listed public schools with an address in Lithonia 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 Lithonia?
Lithonia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lithonia, with 1,547 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lithonia?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Lithonia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Leadership Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lithonia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lithonia public schools is 14.2:1, 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 Lithonia 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