Druid Hills High School
Druid Hills High School serves 1,312 students in grades 9-12.
Druid Hills High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Druid Hills High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Druid Hills High School's student population of 1,312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,312 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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School Comparison
Druid Hills High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Druid Hills High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #881 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 43% | 37% |
| White | 26% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Druid Hills High School is Uhs Of Laurel Heights (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westchester Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Westchester Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 332 students10
0.9 miles
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400 0.9 PK-3 332 - Atlanta Fernbank Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 868 students10
1.0 miles
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302 1 PK-5 868 - Decatur Clairemont Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 348 students10
1.4 miles
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450 1.4 PK-3 348 - Atlanta Briar Vista Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 499 students10
1.7 miles
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 874-5902 1.7 PK-5 499 - Atlanta Uhs Of Laurel Heights Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-12 | 40 students10
1.8 miles
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876 1.8 2-12 40
School Reviews
| 5 Great Community -> Great School Programs -> Great Leadership -> Great Teachers, Staff, and Administration -> Great Parent Involvement ---> Yield Great Students -> Great Adults. My daughter loves this school! - Posted by Parent - RR |
| 5 This is the best school by far. This school cares about your education and you kids. They are very supportive. The kids are nice and respectful thats why i let my kid go there its amazing really it is. - Posted by Teacher - miilo |
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