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Towers High School

DeKalb County · DeKalb County · 3919 Brookcrest Cir, Decatur, GA 30032.0

(678)874-2202

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1/10
#363
Rank 363 out of 384
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #367 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #360 · 7th percentile
Science2/10 · #325 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Towers High School sits in the working-class neighborhoods of east Decatur, an area that's seen its share of challenges but carries a strong sense of community pride. The school's science scores stand out relative to its overall profile, which may reflect some dedicated program-level strengths worth exploring for families with students interested in that direction. Families who are deeply rooted in this part of DeKalb County and looking for a neighborhood school where their kids can build lasting local connections will feel most at home here.

Student Demographics

196 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
149 (76%)
Hispanic
26 (13%)
Other
21 (11%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged196 (100%)
Students with Disabilities24 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,706
Enrollment
53
Teachers (FTE)
32.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

80.1%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.

5
AP Courses
offered
7.3%
AP Participation
of students
56
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 · #82 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found