Dekalb Brilliance Academy serves 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dekalb Brilliance Academy's student population of 255 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dekalb Brilliance Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
255 students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dekalb Brilliance Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Brilliance Academy offer ?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dekalb Brilliance Academy part of?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Dekalb Brilliance Academy School District.
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