Serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Dekalb 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Southwest Dekalb 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 Southwest Dekalb High School is 0.12, 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.
Southwest Dekalb High School is ranked #1406 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Southwest Dekalb High School often compared to?
Southwest Dekalb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Dekalb High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Dekalb High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southwest Dekalb High School?
1,207 students attend Southwest Dekalb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Dekalb High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Dekalb High School?
Southwest Dekalb High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Dekalb High School offer ?
Southwest Dekalb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Dekalb High School part of?
How is it possible that the school graduates 86%, but has a 19% proficiency in Math and 42% proficiency in comparison to other schools in Ga? It seems to that the teachers are closing their eyes to the reality and pushing students out the door with minimal education!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - John
28/23/2013
Swd high school could be an excellent school but they change principals and faculty frequently. The. School need more stability and reward the staff that prove themselves to be interesting in teaching and caring about the children.
- Posted by Parent - Rayne
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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