Columbia Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Decatur, GA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ A (80)
  • 571 Students
  • 48.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)875-0502 Phone

Columbia Middle School is a public school administered by the DeKalb County district in Decatur, GEORGIA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 571 students enrolled; a 11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Middle School Average
Enrollment
571.0
State avg: 765.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.77:1
State avg: 14.1:1
▼ 16% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 73.5%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Columbia Middle School
NCESSCH ID
130174002480
State School ID
GA-644-0301
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3001 Columbia Dr
City
Decatur
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30034
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1304
State Leg. Upper
13010
State Leg. Lower
13116
Latitude
33.6974
Longitude
-84.2535
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
571
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.5
Teachers FTE
📐
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 571 100%
Not Applicable 331 58%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbia Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
571 students are enrolled at Columbia Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Columbia Middle School have?
Columbia Middle School has 48.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School serve?
Columbia Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Columbia Middle School a charter school?
Columbia Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Columbia Middle School located in?
Columbia Middle School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Columbia Middle School belong to?
Columbia Middle School is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $2,598,919,440 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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