Public School Review - Established 2003

Southwest Dekalb High School vs. Stephenson High School

Should you attend Southwest Dekalb High School or Stephenson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southwest Dekalb High School
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Stephenson High School
701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Southwest Dekalb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Dekalb 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 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Stephenson 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,207 students
1,312 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stephenson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Dekalb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stephenson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stephenson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Dekalb High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1351 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1723 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Dekalb High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stephenson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephenson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephenson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephenson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
76%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southwest Dekalb High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Stephenson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Dekalb High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stephenson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
341
370
Grade 10 Students
325
371
Grade 11 Students
280
312
Grade 12 Students
261
259

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stephenson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stephenson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
94%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stephenson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stephenson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stephenson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stephenson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stephenson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stephenson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE