Stone Mountain High School

Summary:

Stone Mountain High School is a public high school serving 1,202 students in grades 9-12 in Stone Mountain, Georgia, which is part of the DeKalb County School District. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools over the past decade, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stone Mountain High School faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates ranging from 59.0% to 73.7% over the past 5 years, well below the state average and nearby high-performing schools like DeKalb School of the Arts (98.7%) and Lakeside High School (82.1%). The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments is also consistently well below the state and county averages across all subject areas, with only 20.6% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 42% and the DeKalb County average of 33.7%. Additionally, Stone Mountain High School has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Stone Mountain High School's academic outcomes remain significantly below state and county benchmarks. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving educational outcomes. The stark contrast with high-performing schools like DeKalb School of the Arts, located just 5.14 miles away, highlights the need for a more equitable approach to education within the DeKalb County School District, as the challenges faced by Stone Mountain High School are not unique but rather a systemic issue within the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4555 Central Dr
       Stone Mountain, GA  30083


(678) 676-6302

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,312 Help


Feeder schools for Stone Mountain High School:

Elementary:    Hambrick Elementary School
    Rockbridge Elementary School
    Stone Mill Elementary School
    Stone Mountain Elementary School
Middle:    Stone Mountain Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,202

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.8%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stone Mountain High School ranks worse than 87.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 18th among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Stone Mountain High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Stone Mountain High School has the largest high school student body size in the DeKalb County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Mountain High School is $11,312, which is the 11th highest among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stone Mountain High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stone Mountain High School 399th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Stone Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stone Mountain High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.84 246th 335 26.6%
2007 43.59 220th 358 38.5%
2008 34.64 280th 370 24.3%
2009 48.90 215th 372 42.2%
2010 39.63 260th 384 32.3%
2011 43.91 258th 402 35.8%
2012 44.57 236th 396 40.4%
2013 40.28 282nd 425 33.6%
2014 28.44 341st 425 19.8%
2015 18.01 372nd 435 14.5%
2016 24.54 327th 426 23.2%
2017 23.64 311th 420 26.0%
2018 19.59 347th 428 18.9%
2019 15.46 373rd 438 14.8%
2021 15.69 360th 410 12.2%
2022 20.28 333rd 429 22.4%
2023 18.55 354th 442 19.9%
2024 14.55 399th 458 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, February 20, 2017

Open Quote When I graduated from SMHS it was a top performing school like many of the Dekalb county schools. It sounds more like a correctional institution now. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Open Quote Feels like the worst school ever. They make you not wear book bags for all of the last week of each semester, as well as a period for April fools and prior to thanksgiving. Also, during this, they make you eat inside the classroom. Oh and by the way, the school has been on lockdown at least 3 times already. And no, was not an emergency. Terrible, don't ruin your school record here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stone Mountain High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2458 2458
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2424 2424
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2493 2493
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2564 2564
1994 924 1436 96 56 3 n/a n/a 0 2515
1995 564 1957 99 69 5 n/a n/a 0 2694
1996 564 1957 99 69 5 n/a n/a 0 2694
1997 233 967 54 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1289
1998 131 1131 75 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1371
1999 106 1117 64 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1325
2000 78 1159 88 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
2001 69 1074 77 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
2002 47 1319 54 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1461
2003 47 1319 54 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1461
2004 53 1406 47 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1551
2005 37 1423 46 37 1 n/a n/a 38 1582
2006 42 1410 55 45 0 n/a n/a 32 1584
2007 29 1326 44 38 1 n/a n/a 35 1473
2008 24 1225 44 40 1 n/a n/a 29 1363
2009 26 1287 51 49 1 n/a n/a 31 1445
2010 28 1202 64 41 0 1 5 0 1341
2011 28 1026 66 46 1 0 9 0 1176
2012 30 956 77 45 2 1 9 0 1120
2013 34 963 80 49 5 0 14 0 1145
2014 34 960 71 59 4 0 10 0 1138
2015 24 903 63 62 1 1 8 0 1062
2016 18 846 66 79 1 1 8 0 1019
2017 13 845 83 81 1 0 8 0 1031
2018 24 817 92 93 2 2 8 0 1038
2019 33 882 103 95 3 3 12 0 1131
2020 20 908 121 111 4 2 10 0 1176
2021 19 946 123 96 3 3 15 0 1205
2022 18 932 120 120 3 3 24 0 1220
2023 25 887 113 150 2 2 23 0 1202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stone Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2458 131.0 18.7 3.1
1991 2424 136.0 17.8 5.4
1992 2493 135.0 18.4 12.1
1993 2564 139.0 18.4 17
1994 2515 156.0 16.1 20.1
1995 2694 146.0 18.5 15.4
1996 2694 146.0 18.5 15.4
1997 1289 69.5 18.5 37.5
1998 1371 69.7 19.7 37.3
1999 1325 75.3 17.6 51.5
2000 1365 74.7 18.3 55.4
2001 1257 70.9 17.7 57.6
2002 1461 78.5 18.6 57.7
2003 1461 78.5 18.6 57.7
2004 1551 79.5 19.5 61.3
2005 1582 84.3 18.8 69.3
2006 1584 83.3 19.0 70.7
2007 1473 84.5 17.4 75.3
2008 1363 85.0 16.0 78.3
2009 1445 83.0 17.4 80.4
2010 1341 88.5 15.1 80
2011 1176 80.0 14.7 83.2
2012 1120 75.5 14.8 85.8
2013 1145 67.5 16.9 85.4
2014 1138 68.5 16.6 86.7
2015 1062 68.0 15.6 87
2016 1019 70.0 14.5 86.3
2017 1031 66.5 15.5 77
2018 1038 65.5 15.8 73.9
2019 1131 69.5 16.2 77
2020 1176 69.0 17.0 99
2021 1205 68.5 17.5 99
2022 1220 73.0 16.7 n/a
2023 1202 65.0 18.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stone Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2458 131.0 18.7 3.1
1991 2424 136.0 17.8 5.4
1992 2493 135.0 18.4 12.1
1993 2564 139.0 18.4 17
1994 2515 156.0 16.1 20.1
1995 2694 146.0 18.5 15.4
1996 2694 146.0 18.5 15.4
1997 1289 69.5 18.5 37.5
1998 1371 69.7 19.7 37.3
1999 1325 75.3 17.6 51.5
2000 1365 74.7 18.3 55.4
2001 1257 70.9 17.7 57.6
2002 1461 78.5 18.6 57.7
2003 1461 78.5 18.6 57.7
2004 1551 79.5 19.5 61.3
2005 1582 84.3 18.8 69.3
2006 1584 83.3 19.0 70.7
2007 1473 84.5 17.4 75.3
2008 1363 85.0 16.0 78.3
2009 1445 83.0 17.4 80.4
2010 1341 88.5 15.1 80
2011 1176 80.0 14.7 83.2
2012 1120 75.5 14.8 85.8
2013 1145 67.5 16.9 85.4
2014 1138 68.5 16.6 86.7
2015 1062 68.0 15.6 87
2016 1019 70.0 14.5 86.3
2017 1031 66.5 15.5 77
2018 1038 65.5 15.8 73.9
2019 1131 69.5 16.2 77
2020 1176 69.0 17.0 99
2021 1205 68.5 17.5 99
2022 1220 73.0 16.7 n/a
2023 1202 65.0 18.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stone Mountain High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $746 (7.3%) $9,530 (92.7%) $10,276
2018 $688 (6.6%) $9,786 (93.4%) $10,474
2019 $718 (6.3%) $10,595 (93.7%) $11,312

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone Mountain High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 438 High schoolsRanks 354th of 442 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Stone Mountain High School)27.414.1
 13.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)40.630.9
 9.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Stone Mountain High School)8.312
 3.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)26.621.9
 4.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (Stone Mountain High School)17.422.7
 5.3%
   End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)38.632.6
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Stone Mountain High School)28.218.1
 10.1%
   End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)46.527
 19.5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11311202
 6.3%
African American882887
 0.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian103113
 9.7%
Hispanic95150
 57.9%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White3325
 24.2%
Two or More Races1223
 91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%100%
 23%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Mountain High School

Stone Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Georgia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,202 students attended Stone Mountain High School.

Students at Stone Mountain High School are 74% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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