Cedar Grove High School

2360 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
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 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cedar Grove High School's student population of 1,167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,167 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Grove High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1864 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
93%
36%
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White
1%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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82%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Grove High School's ranking?
Cedar Grove High School is ranked #1864 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School is 82%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
1,167 students attend Cedar Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cedar Grove High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove High School offer ?
Cedar Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Grove High School part of?
Cedar Grove High School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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