Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, Lithonia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lithonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lithonia High School's student population of 1,483 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lithonia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lithonia High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lithonia High School's ranking?
Lithonia High School is ranked #1831 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lithonia High School often compared to?
Lithonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lithonia High School?
The graduation rate of Lithonia High School is 79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lithonia High School?
1,483 students attend Lithonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lithonia High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lithonia High School?
Lithonia High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lithonia High School offer ?
Lithonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lithonia High School part of?
Lithonia High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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