Stone Mountain High School is a college preparatory and public high school located in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, near Stone Mountain and in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its attendance boundary includes all of Stone Mountain.
Serving 1,254 students in grades 9-12, Stone Mountain 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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: 1,254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stone Mountain High School serves the northeast part of Stone Mountain, GA, covering an area of approximately 14.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stone Mountain High School's student population of 1,254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,254 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain High School is 0.50, 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
#1814 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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)55.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
red and white
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stone Mountain High School's ranking?
Stone Mountain High School is ranked #1814 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Stone Mountain High School often compared to?
Stone Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. High School, Miller Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stone Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Stone Mountain High School is 76%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Stone Mountain High School?
1,254 students attend Stone Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Stone Mountain High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stone Mountain High School?
Stone Mountain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stone Mountain High School offer ?
Stone Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stone Mountain High School part of?
Stone Mountain High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I think this school is getting better especially this year , more order and everything. I honestly do recommend this school , people think just because of the pass issues its a bad school . But it is bettering year by year .
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