For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 28,292 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, GA are Dekalb Early College Academy, Decatur High School and Dekalb School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Dekalb County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,853 students
Rank: #33.
Dekalb School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Chamblee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #55.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #66.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 925 students
Rank: #77.
Dunwoody High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5035 Vermack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Grades: 9-12
| 2,040 students
Rank: #88.
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6610 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 2,141 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Southwest Dekalb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5036 Lavista Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3702
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #1212.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Clarkston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: #1414.
Miller Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-1102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-1102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #1515.
Stephenson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4202
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #1616.
Stone Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Central Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-6302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-6302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Rank: #1717.
Lithonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2440 Phillips Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-2902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-2902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #1818.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3991 Snapfinger Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 874-5402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 874-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1919.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #2020.
Towers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #2121.
Cross Keys High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1626 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6102
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #2222.
Cedar Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2360 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-4002
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-4002
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #2323.
Redan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5247 Redan Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 676-3602
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 676-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #2424.
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2602
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 267 students
Rank: #2525.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Grades: 2-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2299 Old Rex Marrow Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Grades: 9-10
| 158 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Grades: 1-12
| 133 students
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Margaret Harris High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 843 students
Peachtree Hope Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, GA include Dekalb Early College Academy, Decatur High School and Dekalb School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
30 public high schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dekalb County include: Towers High School vs. Columbia High School, Redan High School vs. Miller Grove High School, Columbia High School vs. Towers High School
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