How is Hess Academy in Decatur, GA?

Hess Academy

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Private School

Hess Academy is a Private School serving the Dekalb County community. Located in Decatur, GA, the Co-educational private school teaches Pre-K to Grade 8, with a Nonsectarian religious orientation.

As of the last reported school year in 2019-2020, 66 students attended Hess Academy with a student to teacher ratio of 4.5, earning a ratio grade of A+. Hess Academy ranks #384 in size compared to all Georgia private schools.

If a diverse private school is essential, Hess Academy ranks #256 in Georgia for diversity, earning a grade of D.

School Type

Regular Elementary or Secondary

Grades

Pre-K to Grade 8

How Does Hess Academy Rank?

Diversity

A+

Teacher Ratio

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Hess Academy Students

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Students

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.5:1

Co-ed Status

Co-educational

White alone

77.97%

Black or African American alone

16.95%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

Asian alone

1.69%

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

Two or More Races

3.39%

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School Details

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Religious Orientation

Nonsectarian

School Days

180

School Duration

7 hours

Library or Media Center

Total Population

24,334

Median Household Income

$123,617

County

DeKalb County

Should you move to Decatur, GA?

Decatur, GA is home to 24,334 residents, ranking it #1,894 in Georgia by size. The City has a poverty rate of 37% and a median household income of $123,617. Overall, Decatur received an economic health grade of:

Homes in Decatur, GA are commonly 50+ unit Multi-Family, 3 Bedroom, and built in 1970. 59.5% of homes are owner occupied.

To understand Decatur, it’s also essential to research Georgia and DeKalb County, then focus in on the zip codes and schools that make up the neighborhoods you like. So be sure to browse around, there’s a lot of Georgia to explore.

Economy

B-

Home Affordability

C+

Diversity