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About this school
The Anchor School is
a suburban public school
in Decatur, Georgia that is part of Georgia Department of Education.
It serves 80 students
in grades 6 - 6.
Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
The Anchor School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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The Anchor School
$2,070
raised using DonorsChoose
4
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
28
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
The Anchor School has received support from
14 individuals from Georgia and
14 individuals out-of-state.