Denmark High School
Denmark High School serves 2,272 students in grades 9-12.
Denmark High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 2,272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denmark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Denmark High School's student population of 2,272 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,272 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Denmark High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Denmark High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 2196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
5%

Hispanic
18%
17%

Black
9%
36%

White
44%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
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