Past Redistricting
Redistricting is not a new process—it has been done many times before as communities and school needs have changed over the years. Each time school boundaries are adjusted, decisions are made based on factors like population growth, school capacity, and changes in how school buildings are used. Because these adjustments have happened in the past, there is a history of how and why lines were drawn the way they are today.
Having access to past redistricting information is important for transparency and trust. When the public can see how decisions were made before, it helps them better understand current proposals and whether changes are fair and consistent. It also allows families to see patterns, such as whether certain neighborhoods have been affected more often than others. Making this information available ensures that communities can give informed feedback and stay involved in decisions that directly impact students and families.

Previous Redistricting Efforts
- Cary Reynolds Elementary Redistricting (2022)
- Redistricting Plan for the 2020–2021 School Year (Approved 2020)
- Austin Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
- Doraville United Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
- Pleasantdale Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
- John R. Lewis Elementary Redistricting (2018–2019)
- Druid Hills Cluster Elementary Redistricting (2018–2019)
- Stone Mountain & Clarkston Cluster Redistricting (2017–2018)
- Cross Keys Cluster Redistricting (2016)
- Redistricting and Consolidation (2011–2012)
Cary Reynolds Elementary Redistricting (2022)
This redistricting adjusted elementary attendance boundaries for the 2022–2023 school year following the District’s Comprehensive Master Plan. It included the temporary relocation of Cary Reynolds Elementary School to the Nancy Creek facility and reassignment of some students to Doraville United Elementary School. The process included a virtual community meeting and concluded with Board approval on June 6, 2022.
Meetings & Key Dates
- April 12, 2022 – Virtual Community Meeting
- June 6, 2022 – Board Approval
Documents
- Recommendation Overview Map
- Recommendation Detail Map
- Board Approval
- Community Meeting Presentation
- English
- Spanish
- Amharic
- Burmese
- Nepali
- Swahili
- Meeting Recording
Redistricting Plan for the 2020–2021 School Year (Approved 2020)
This districtwide redistricting plan focused on updating attendance areas to better balance enrollment and align school capacity across multiple clusters. The plan followed a structured process including presentations, public input, and Board review before final approval on February 10, 2020.
Meetings & Key Dates
- January 13, 2020 – Superintendent’s Interim Plan (First Read)
- February 10, 2020 – Board Approval
Documents
- First Read
- Presentation
- 2020–2021 Attendance Areas
- Redistricting Plan
Austin Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
This redistricting established new attendance boundaries for the newly constructed Austin Elementary School and helped balance enrollment across the Dunwoody Cluster. The process involved multiple rounds of community meetings where feedback was gathered and used to refine boundary options before final approval.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Austin Elementary Redistricting - Capacity, History, & Summary
- Prototype Elementary School Capacity Report Analysis
- Austin Elementary Redistricting - Forecast, Summary, & Graphs
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (September 26, 2019 | Dunwoody High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Austin Elementary Redistricting Community Input Survey - Round 1
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda (English)
- Agenda (Espanol)
- Handout - Dunwoody Cluster Enrollment and Capacity
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Map - Dunwoody Cluster Reference Map - Planning Units
- Map - Dunwoody Cluster Reference Map - Land Use
- Watch - Austin Elementary Redistricting - Round 1 Presentation
- Additional Information
- Map - Dunwoody Cluster Elementary Reference Map (with Planning Units IDs)
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (October 23, 2019 | Dunwoody High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Handout 3
- Handout 4
- Detailed Maps - Option 1
- Detailed Maps - Option 2
- Detailed Maps - Option 3
- Presentation
- Watch - Austin Elementary Redistricting - Round 2 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (November 20, 2019 | Dunwoody High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Detailed Maps - Staff Recommendation
- Large Map - Staff Recommendation Option
- Watch - Austin Elementary Redistricting - Round 3 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Interim Plan (January 13, 2020)
- Meeting Materials
- First Read
- Presentation
- 2020 - 2021 Attendance Area
- Redistricting Plan
- Meeting Materials
- Board Approval (February 10, 2020)
Doraville United Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
This effort created attendance boundaries for the new Doraville United Elementary School opening in the 2020–2021 school year. The process aimed to balance enrollment across the Chamblee and Cross Keys clusters and included multiple public engagement opportunities to review and refine boundary options.
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (September 25, 2019 | Chamblee Charter High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 1
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda (English)
- Agenda (Espanol)
- Handout
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Map - Chamblee and Cross Keys Reference Map - Planning Units
- Map - Chamblee and Cross Keys Reference Map - Land Use
- Watch - Doraville United Elementary Redistricting - Round 1 Presentation
- Additional Information
- Map - Chamblee and Cross Keys Reference Map (with Planning Unit IDs)
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (October 16, 2019 | Chamblee Charter High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Handout 3
- Detailed Maps - Option 1
- Detailed Maps - Option 2
- Presentation
- Map - Chamblee and Cross Keys Reference Map - Land Use
- Watch - Doraville United Elementary Redistricting - Round 2 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (November 19, 2019 | Chamblee Charter High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Detailed Maps - Option 1
- Large Map - Staff Recommendation Option
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Watch - Doraville United Elementary Redistricting - Round 3 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Interim Plan (January 13, 2020)
- Meeting Materials
- First Read
- Presentation
- 2020 - 2021 Attendance Area
- Redistricting Plan
- Meeting Materials
- Board Approval (February 10, 2020)
Pleasantdale Elementary Redistricting (2019–2020)
This redistricting adjusted attendance zones to better balance student enrollment throughout the Lakeside Cluster following facility changes. The process included three rounds of community meetings where multiple options were presented and refined based on stakeholder feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Pleasantdale Elementary Redistricting - Capacity, History, & Summary
- Prototype Elementary School Capacity Report Analysis
- Pleasantdale Elementary Redistricting - Forecast, Summary, & Graphs
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (September 24, 2019 | Lakeside High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards
- Community Input Survey - Round 1
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda (English)
- Agenda (Espanol)
- Handout
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Map - Lakeside Reference Map - Planning Units
- Map - Lakeside Reference Map - Land Use
- Watch - Pleasantdale United Elementary Redistricting - Round 1 Presentation
- Additional Information
- Map - Lakeside Cluster Reference Map (with Planning Unit IDs)
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (October 15, 2019 | Lakeside High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Detailed Maps - Option 1
- Detailed Maps - Option 2
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Handout 3
- Large Map - Option 1
- Large Map - Option 2
- Presentation
- Watch - Doraville United Elementary Redistricting - Round 2 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (November 18, 2019 | Lakeside High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Small Group Comments and Questions
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards (Pros)
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards (Cons)
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards (Other Comments)
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Detailed Maps - Option 1
- Handout 1
- Handout 2
- Large Map - Staff Recommendation Option
- Presentation (English)
- Presentation (Espanol)
- Watch - Pleasantdale Elementary Redistricting - Round 3 Presentation
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Interim Plan (January 13, 2020 | Lakeside High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Meeting Materials
- First Read
- Presentation
- 2020 - 2021 Attendance Area
- Redistricting Plan
- Meeting Materials
- Board Approval (February 10, 2020)
John R. Lewis Elementary Redistricting (2018–2019)
This redistricting established attendance boundaries for the new John R. Lewis Elementary School and was part of a larger, multi-year plan impacting the Cross Keys and Chamblee clusters. The process aimed to balance enrollment and prepare for future school openings, incorporating extensive community engagement and data analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Distance Map
- Enrollment Graphs
- Enrollment Report 2018
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Students Living to Students Attending Table
- Students Living to Students Attending Table Forecast October 2019
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (October 2, 2018 | Cross Keys High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Small Group Discussions - Comment Boards
- Community Input Survey - Round 1
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tigrinya
- Vietnamese
- Presentation (English)
- Map - Cross Keys Reference Map
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (October 24, 2018 | Cross Keys High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Feedback Option 1
- Community Feedback Option 2
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Email from Community Member
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Nepali
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Handouts
- Maps
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Detailed Option 1 Map
- Detailed Option 2 Map
- Elementary School Option 1 Map
- Elementary School Option 2 Map
- Middle & High School Option 1 Map
- Middle & High School Option 2 Map
- Presentation
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (November 27, 2018 | Cross Keys High School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Online Comment Form
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Swahili
- Telugu
- Vietnamese
- Handouts
- Maps
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Detailed Areas Map
- Elementary School Map
- Middle & High School Map
- Presentation
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Recommendation (February 4, 2019)
- Meeting Materials
- Summary
- Detail Maps
- Area A
- Area B
- Area C
- Area D
- Area E1
- Area E2
- Area F
- Area G
- Elementary Attendance Area Map
- Middle & High Attendance Area Map
- Meeting Materials
- Board Approval (February 4, 2019)
Druid Hills Cluster Elementary Redistricting (2018–2019)
This redistricting focused on balancing elementary school enrollment within the Druid Hills Cluster by utilizing available capacity at Fernbank and Briar Vista Elementary Schools. The process followed a structured three-round public engagement model before final approval in early 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Distance Map
- Enrollment Graphs
- Enrollment Report 2018
- Flyer
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Karen
- Napali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Teluga
- Tigrinya
- Vietnamese
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Students Living to Students Attending Table
- Students Living to Students Attending Table Forecast October 2019
- Resident Attendee Map
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (October 1, 2018 | Druid Hills Middle School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments
- Online Comment Form
- Questions
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Vietnamese
- Presentation
- English
- Map - Druid Hills Reference Map
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (October 25, 2018 | Druid Hills Middle School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Feedback Option 1
- Community Feedback Option 2
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Burmese
- Chinese
- French
- Hindi
- Nepali
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Handouts
- Maps
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Detailed Option 1 Map
- Detailed Option 2 Map
- Elementary School Option 1 Map
- Elementary School Option 2 Map
- Presentation
- English
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (November 28, 2018 | Druid Hills Middle School Auditorium | 7:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Letter from Druid Hills Cluster Alliance
- Letter from Fernbank Elementary PAC
- Letter from Laurel Ridge Elementary PAC
- Online Comment Form
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Burmese
- Chinese
- French
- Nepali
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Vietnamese
- Handouts
- Maps
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Detailed Areas Map
- Elementary School Map
- Presentation
- English
- Espanol
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Burmese
- Chinese
- French
- Nepali
- Swahili
- Tigrinya
- Vietnamese
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Recommendation (February 4, 2019)
- Meeting Materials
- Summary
- Detail Maps
- Area A
- Area B
- Area C
- Area D
- Elementary Attendance Area Map
- Meeting Materials
- Board Approval (February 4, 2019)
Stone Mountain & Clarkston Cluster Redistricting (2017–2018)
This redistricting addressed overcrowding and enrollment imbalances following the opening of the new Rockbridge Elementary School facility. The process included three rounds of community meetings and focused on adjusting boundaries across multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in the affected clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Distance Map
- Enrollment Graphs
- Enrollment Report 2018
- Flyer
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- French
- Napali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Vietnamese
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Students Living to Students Attending Table
- Students Living to Students Attending Table Forecast October 2019
- Resident Attendee Map
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting (November 2, 2017 | Freedom Middle School Auditorium | 6:30PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments
- Online Comment Form
- Questions
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Burmese
- Bengali
- French
- Nepali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Presentation
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Burmese
- Bengali
- French
- Nepali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Map - Stone Mountain and Clarkston Reference Map
- Map - Stone Mountain and Clarkston Planning Unit Map
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (November 30, 2017 | Clarkston High School Auditorium | 6:30PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Feedback Option 1
- Community Feedback Option 2
- Community Input Survey - Round 2
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- French
- Nepali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Handouts
- Maps
- Middle & High School Option 1 Map
- Middle & High School Option 2 Map
- Middle & High School Option 3 Map
- Elementary School Option 1 Map
- Elementary School Option 2 Map
- Elementary School Option 3 Map
- Presentation
- English
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (January 11, 2018 | Rockbridge Elementary School Auditorium | 6:30PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Online Comment Form
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Handouts
- Maps
- Detailed Areas Map
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Staff Recommended Detailed Map
- Staff Recommended Elementary School Map
- Staff Recommended Middle & High School Map
- Presentation
- English
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Recommendation (February 4, 2018)
- Board Approval (February 2018)
Cross Keys Cluster Redistricting (2016)
This redistricting effort focused on addressing overcrowding in the Cross Keys Cluster by evaluating multiple boundary options across elementary and high schools. Community members participated through several meetings where feedback was used to shape the final recommendation presented to the Board.
Meetings & Key Dates
- January 14, 2016 – Round 1 (Sequoyah MS)
- January 19, 2016 – Round 1 (Druid Hills HS)
- February 11, 2016 – Round 2 (Cross Keys HS)
- March 2016 – Board Approval
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Additional Redistricting Information
- Distance Map
- Enrollment Graphs
- Enrollment Report 2018
- Flyer
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- French
- Napali
- Somali
- Swahili
- Vietnamese
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Students Living to Students Attending Table
- Students Living to Students Attending Table Forecast October 2019
- Resident Attendee Map
Meetings & Key Dates
- Round 1 Community Meeting
(January 14, 2016 | Sequoyah Middle School Auditorium | 6:00PM)
(January 19, 2016 | Druid Hills School Auditorium | 6:00PM)- Community Feedback
- Comments
- Online Comments
- Elementary School Option 1
- Elementary School Option 2
- Elementary School Option 3
- High School Option 1
- High School Option 2
- Questions
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- Vietnamese
- Handouts
- Presentation
- English
- Espanol
- Amharic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- Vietnamese
- Map - Elementary School Option 1
- Map - Elementary School Option 2
- Map - Elementary School Option 3
- Map - High School Option 1
- Map - High School Option 2
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 2 Community Meeting (February 11, 2016 | Cross Keys High School Auditorium | 6:00PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Espanol
- Handouts
- Maps
- Staff Recommended Plan (Letter Size)
- Staff Recommended Plan (Poster Size)
- Presentation
- English
- Espanol
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Round 3 Community Meeting (January 11, 2018 | Rockbridge Elementary School Auditorium | 6:30PM)
- Community Feedback
- Comments and Questions
- Community Input Survey - Round 3
- Online Comment Form
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- English
- Handouts
- Maps
- Detailed Areas Map
- Overview Poster Display Map
- Staff Recommended Detailed Map
- Staff Recommended Elementary School Map
- Staff Recommended Middle & High School Map
- Presentation
- English
- Agenda
- Community Feedback
- Superintendent’s Recommendation (February 4, 2018)
- Board Approval (February 2018)
Redistricting and Consolidation (2011–2012)
This earlier redistricting effort focused on both boundary adjustments and school consolidation to improve operational efficiency and better align student enrollment with available facilities. The process included public hearings and Board review before final decisions were made.
Meetings & Key Dates
- Public Hearings (Dates Provided in Board Notice)
- Final Board Approval (2011–2012)
Documents
- Presentation of Options
- Superintendent Recommendations
- Board Notice of Public Hearings
- Public Hearing Presentation
- Public Comments
- Final Board Action