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Clarkston in Dekalb County, Georgia

Dekalb

Clarkston, known as a welcoming walking and biking community, is noted for its diversity, having been named “The Most Diverse Square Mile in America” by Time Magazine.

Clarkston, GA Drive Times

Entertainment
Atlanta Braves - Truist Park
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Infinite Energy Center
Work Life
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport
Quick Interstate Access
I-285
Average Commute Time
37 minutes
Shopping & Dining
Buckhead Shops/Dining
Lenox Square
Ponce City Market
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Clarkston, Georgia Demographics

Familes & Kids

Families 62%
With Kids 45%

Median Age

28

Total Population

12,762

Male 6,262
Female 6,500

Travel to Work

Drive Alone
55%
Carpool
28%
Public Transit
10%
Walk
2%
Other
2%
Work at Home
3%

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Clarkston Area Schools

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    Dekalb Early College Academy
    1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd; Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    Public 9th-12th  |  333 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 2nd
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    DeKalb School of the Arts
    1192 Clarendon Ave; Avondale Estates, GA 30002
    Public 8th-12th  |  421 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 15th
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    Lakeside High School
    3801 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, NE; Atlanta, GA 30345
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,172 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 87th
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    Tucker High School
    5036 LAVISTA ROAD; Tucker, GA 30084
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,749 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 128th
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    Clarkston High School
    618 NORTH INDIAN CREEK DRIVE; Clarkston, GA 30021
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,523 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 157th
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    Redan High School
    5247 REDAN ROAD; Stone Mountain, GA 30088
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,005 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 162nd
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    Stone Mountain High School
    4555 CENTRAL DRIVE; Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,038 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 178th
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    DeKalb Alternative School
    5855 MEMORIAL DRIVE; Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    Public 6th-12th  |  151 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 196th
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    Elizabeth Andrews High School
    1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd; Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    Public 10th-12th  |  446 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 191st

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