Cross Keys High School is a public high school located in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. Established in 1958, it is part of the DeKalb County School District and serves students from the Buford Highway Corridor in Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville.
Serving 1,748 students in grades 9-12, Cross Keys 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 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cross Keys High School serves the northwest part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Keys High School's student population of 1,748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,748 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys High School is 0.17, 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
#1862 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
58%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
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
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Keys High School's ranking?
Cross Keys High School is ranked #1862 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Keys High School?
The graduation rate of Cross Keys High School is 58%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Cross Keys High School?
1,748 students attend Cross Keys High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cross Keys High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Keys High School?
Cross Keys High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Keys High School offer ?
Cross Keys High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Keys High School part of?
Cross Keys High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
View the Cross Keys High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
BEST SCHOOL EVER! PROVIDED ME WITH EVERYTHING I NEED! TEACHERS ARE CARING! WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT TO WHERE I AM WITHOUT THE PEOPLE AT CROSS KEYS!
5 10/10/2025
Pretty cool but they need to fix the paths to the trailers. Its pretty muddy.
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