Stephenson High School is a public school that serves grades 9–12 in the unincorporated area of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a Stone Mountain postal address but it is not in the city limits. It is part of the DeKalb County School District.
Serving 1,339 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 17:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephenson High School serves the eastern part of Stone Mountain, GA, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephenson High School's student population of 1,339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Stephenson 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 Stephenson High School is 0.25, 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
#1723 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephenson High School's ranking?
Stephenson High School is ranked #1723 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Stephenson High School often compared to?
Stephenson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephenson High School?
The graduation rate of Stephenson High School is 76%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Stephenson High School?
1,339 students attend Stephenson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Stephenson High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephenson High School?
Stephenson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephenson High School offer ?
Stephenson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephenson High School part of?
Stephenson High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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