Serving 820 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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 3% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 820 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Southwest 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 High School is 0.13, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
820 students attend Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwest High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest High School offer ?
Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest High School part of?
I feel that Southwest is a good school. Too many people base their opinion of the school solely on the demographics. Southwest is a quality school and has a well rounded academic program. More support for the fine arts would only enhance the entire school climate. The new facilities opening next school year should make a world of a difference to the moral of the entire community. I would recommend this school.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 820 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
