DeKalb County Schools presented three possible attendance-zone plans Tuesday night at Tucker High School as the district works to relieve overcrowded campuses while making better use of schools with open seats.
FOX 5 reported that parents gave district leaders pointed feedback about the options, particularly proposals that could split neighborhoods or move students farther from their current schools.
Tucker is one of the pressure points
Tucker High School, built in 2011, is already using trailers and portable classrooms to handle enrollment growth. The district is also preparing for new or expanded facilities scheduled between 2027 and 2029, creating a need to redraw some boundaries before those projects open.
The discussion covers schools in the Tucker, Druid Hills and Lakeside clusters. Interim Superintendent Norman Sauce told families the district is trying to balance building capacity without losing sight of students’ day-to-day experience.
No option has been selected. Parents at the Tucker meeting argued for keeping neighborhoods together, and some criticized Option 3 in particular.
Another public meeting is Thursday
The district’s Student Assignment Project page lists another community session at Cross Keys High School on Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. An online survey remains open through October 5.
The next step is public feedback, not a final vote. Families should compare the proposed options with their current attendance zones before assuming a student will definitely be reassigned.
