Druid Hills High School
- Druid Hills High School serves 1,279 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Druid Hills High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 59%.
- Druid Hills High School operates within the Dekalb County School District.
- Dekalb County School District's 70% graduation rate is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
Top Placements
Druid Hills High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Druid Hills High School's student population of 1279 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,279 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Druid Hills High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2174 schools in Georgia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Druid Hills High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 40% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 48% | 37% |
| White | 23% | 41% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Druid Hills High School is Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 198 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Dekalb County School District's student population of 101,389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 59% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $11,720 is higher than the state average of $9,937. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $11,687 is higher than the state average of $9,903. The district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 132 | 5 |
| Number of Students Managed | 101,389 | 3,295 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 40% |
| District Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% |
| District Total Revenue | $1,159 MM | $33 MM |
| District Spending | $1,156 MM | $33 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $11,720 | $9,937 |
| District Spending / Student | $11,687 | $9,903 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Druid Hills High School is Uhs Of Laurel Heights (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Westchester Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 316 students
0.9 miles
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404)370-4400 0.9 PK-3 316 - Atlanta Fernbank Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
1.0 miles
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678)874-9302 1.0 PK-5 583 - Decatur Clairemont Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 335 students
1.4 miles
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404)370-4450 1.4 PK-3 335 - Atlanta Briar Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
1.7 miles
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678)874-5902 1.7 PK-5 503 - Atlanta Uhs Of Laurel Heights Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 49 students
1.8 miles
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404)888-7876 1.8 1-12 49
School Reviews
| 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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