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Southwest DeKalb High School

DeKalb County · DeKalb County · 2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034.0

(678)874-1902

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4/10
#254
Rank 254 out of 384
Top 66%
English Language Arts5/10 · #198 · 50th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #288 · 26th percentile
Science3/10 · #278 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Southwest DeKalb High School sits in the southern stretch of DeKalb County, a part of metro Atlanta that's working-class, community-rooted, and proud of it. The school shows real strength in English relative to its overall profile, making it a reasonable fit for families who prioritize literacy and communication skills. Families drawn to schools with a strong sense of local identity — and who want to be part of a community that's invested in its own growth — will find Southwest DeKalb worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

313 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
294 (94%)
Hispanic
11 (4%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged313 (100%)
Students with Disabilities32 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,436
Enrollment
81
Teachers (FTE)
30.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
21.4%
AP Participation
of students
280
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #116 · 70th percentile

46 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found