Clarkston High School is a public high school located at 618 North Indian Creek Drive in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, with a Clarkston postal address in the central part of the county.
Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Clarkston 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarkston High School serves the northern part of Clarkston, GA, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarkston High School's student population of 1,441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkston High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1758 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarkston High School's ranking?
Clarkston High School is ranked #1758 out of 2,192 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkston High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkston High School is 65%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Clarkston High School?
1,441 students attend Clarkston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Clarkston High School students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarkston High School?
Clarkston High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarkston High School offer ?
Clarkston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkston High School part of?
Clarkston High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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