Decatur High School vs. Druid Hills High School
Should I attend Decatur High School or Druid Hills High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Druid Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,732 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, Druid Hills 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,732 students
1,340 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1625 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
447
409
Grade 10 Students
439
332
Grade 11 Students
431
310
Grade 12 Students
415
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
22%
41%
% White
59%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
