City of Decatur
City of Decatur was named one of the Top Ten Neighborhoods in the United States for 2013 by the American Planning Assocation! Read the article here.
City of Decatur includes: Winnona Park, MAK, Oakhurst, Glenwood Estates, Clairemont, and Great Lakes.
City of Decatur includes: Winnona Park, MAK, Oakhurst, Glenwood Estates, Clairemont, and Great Lakes.
Named after Stephen Decatur, a 19th century U.S. Naval hero, Decatur retains a strong connection to its history, while preparing for the future with managed growth and responsible development. The city features beautiful tree-lined streets, parks and playing fields, libraries, colleges, businesses, and friendly neighbors which make Decatur a wonderful place to spend some time. Decatur focuses on community activities, promotes volunteer action within the community, and even integrates sustainable living principles into its city's commissions goals and vision.
Here you'll find a traditional small-town atmosphere-and the sophistication and excitement of a college town-along with the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area. The city is just minutes east of downtown Atlanta, a few miles west of Stone Mountain, and the MARTA rail station is right under the downtown square so getting to Decatur from the anywhere around Atlanta is a breeze.
The Decatur City School District is an independent public school system that serves all of the children and youth within the four square mile area of Decatur. Their students perform above the state and national averages on standardized tests at all grade levels. Each year City Schools of Decatur has ranked in the top ten districts in Georgia for SAT performance. In addition, Decatur High School has been named an AP Challenge and AP Merit School in Georgia (only 10 high schools in Georgia were honored in more than one category).
City Schools of Decatur operates a total of eight schools:
- College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center
- Decatur High School
- Carl G. Renfroe Middle School
- The 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue
- Glennwood Elementary
- Clairemont Elementary
- Oakhurst Elementary
- Winnona Park Elementary
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