Lithonia High School is a public high school located in Stonecrest, Georgia, United States, near Lithonia. A part of the DeKalb County School District, it serves 1,450 students in grades 9–12. Darrick McCray is the current principal.
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Lithonia 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lithonia High School serves the southeast part of Lithonia, GA, covering an area of approximately 32.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest boundary and some living up to 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lithonia High School's student population of 1,547 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lithonia 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 Lithonia High School is 0.22, 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
#1913 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lithonia High School's ranking?
Lithonia High School is ranked #1913 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lithonia High School often compared to?
Lithonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lithonia High School?
The graduation rate of Lithonia High School is 75%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Lithonia High School?
1,547 students attend Lithonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lithonia High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lithonia High School?
Lithonia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lithonia High School offer ?
Lithonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lithonia High School part of?
Lithonia High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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