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 1,768 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 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 15:1 is higher than 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 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Keys High School's student population of 1,768 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
91%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Keys High School's ranking?
Cross Keys High School is ranked #1964 out of 2,204 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 57%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cross Keys High School?
1,768 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 Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than 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
First day of school
July 04, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 04, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 2/17/2020
Pretty cool but they need to fix the paths to the trailers. Its pretty muddy.
5 10/21/2013
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!
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