Dekalb Brilliance Academy serves 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dekalb Brilliance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dekalb Brilliance Academy's student population of 357 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dekalb Brilliance Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
89%
36%
White
1%
34%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
357 students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dekalb Brilliance Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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.
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