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Stephenson High School

701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Stephenson 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 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Stephenson High School's student population of 1,354 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Stephenson 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 Stephenson High School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1764 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stephenson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Stephenson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Stephenson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stephenson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stephenson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stephenson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stephenson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Stephenson High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Stephenson High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stephenson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephenson High School's ranking?
Stephenson High School is ranked #1764 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Stephenson High School often compared to?
Stephenson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephenson High School?
The graduation rate of Stephenson High School is 74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Stephenson High School?
1,354 students attend Stephenson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Stephenson High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephenson High School?
Stephenson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephenson High School offer ?
Stephenson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stephenson High School part of?
Stephenson High School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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