Dunwoody High School

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Dunwoody High School ranks 146 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dunwoody High School is a public high school serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12 in Dunwoody, Georgia, which is part of the DeKalb County School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic metrics, maintaining a strong graduation rate and ranking among the top high schools in Georgia.

Dunwoody High School's academic performance is a standout, with 57.9% proficiency in American Literature and Composition compared to 33.7% for DeKalb County and 42% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 86.4% to 89.5%, higher than the state average. Dunwoody High has been ranked between 41st and 146th out of 458 schools in Georgia over the past 10 years, earning a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.7 to 17.2 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Dunwoody High outperforms Tapestry Public Charter School and Chamblee High School on academic metrics, but lags behind some higher-performing schools in the Fulton County and Gwinnett County districts, such as Riverwood International Charter School and Paul Duke STEM High School. Dunwoody High's lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5035 Vermack Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338

(678) 874-8502

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,114

Feeder schools for Dunwoody High School:

Elementary:	Austin Elementary School
	Chesnut Elementary School
	Dunwoody Elementary School
	Hightower Elementary School
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	Kingsley Elementary School
	Vanderlyn Elementary School
Middle:	Peachtree Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,974

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.0%

Hispanic:

36.6%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunwoody High School ranks better than 68.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dunwoody High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dunwoody High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39%), Hispanic (36.6%), African American (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunwoody High School is 16.4. 15 high schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dunwoody High School employs 120 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunwoody High School is $10,114. 21 high schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunwoody High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dunwoody High School 146^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dunwoody High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

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

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Rank History for Dunwoody High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	63.00	100^th	335	70.1%
2007	67.57	88^th	358	75.4%
2008	70.02	90^th	370	75.7%
2009	63.48	118^th	372	68.3%
2010	73.70	79^th	384	79.4%
2011	65.30	124^th	402	69.2%
2012	63.18	123^rd	396	68.9%
2013	58.14	147^th	425	65.4%
2014	61.37	120^th	425	71.8%
2015	71.82	60^th	435	86.2%
2016	77.12	41^st	426	90.4%
2017	67.75	66^th	420	84.3%
2018	65.49	94^th	428	78.0%
2019	63.00	100^th	438	77.2%
2021	50.62	161^st	410	60.7%
2022	57.58	126^th	429	70.6%
2023	60.74	117^th	442	73.5%
2024	56.86	146^th	458	68.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, March 26, 2012

Dunwoody High School has improved over the past several years. I'm sure it will continue to improve as well. There are more and more kids taking AP's and scoring a 3 or better. There are more kids graduating and going to higher education. They have an incredible Finance Academy headed by Steve Fortenberry. They have excellent sports program for boys as well as girls. Construction was just completed last year which updated the science labs, added classrooms and a beautiful auditorium. Dunwoody High School is supported heavily by local businesses and a very active PTA and Booster Club. School spirit is everywhere in the Dunwoody community. GO WILDCATS! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dunwoody 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	1778	1778
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1209	1209
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1186	1186
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1099	1099
1994	731	419	87	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1262
1995	590	640	91	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1347
1996	590	640	91	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1347
1997	551	615	100	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1294
1998	675	759	124	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	1609
1999	643	675	115	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	1490
2000	575	634	107	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	1389
2001	518	586	90	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2002	531	484	86	108	2	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2003	531	484	86	108	2	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2004	563	475	82	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	1261
2005	561	439	97	146	2	n/a	n/a	31	1276
2006	612	473	102	166	3	n/a	n/a	33	1389
2007	627	475	87	169	2	n/a	n/a	30	1390
2008	610	437	83	192	2	n/a	n/a	31	1355
2009	652	576	94	222	0	n/a	n/a	45	1589
2010	638	472	110	269	1	0	25	0	1515
2011	646	412	105	302	2	0	28	0	1495
2012	682	380	121	298	2	0	27	0	1510
2013	698	354	122	308	4	0	25	0	1511
2014	711	348	125	345	5	0	27	0	1561
2015	772	318	133	408	10	0	35	0	1676
2016	810	305	116	416	10	0	40	0	1697
2017	907	294	127	463	9	0	40	0	1840
2018	954	313	116	554	7	1	48	0	1993
2019	985	306	133	625	4	2	52	0	2107
2020	1017	339	163	682	7	3	47	0	2258
2021	958	318	157	656	7	3	49	0	2148
2022	931	313	145	688	8	2	55	0	2142
2023	828	309	135	706	4	2	56	0	2040
2024	770	297	123	722	2	1	59	0	1974

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 Dunwoody High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1778	72.0	24.6	1.3
1991	1209	71.0	17.0	1.3
1992	1186	65.5	18.1	3
1993	1099	60.0	18.3	3.8
1994	1262	67.3	18.8	8
1995	1347	71.0	19.0	11.7
1996	1347	71.0	19.0	11.7
1997	1294	64.4	20.1	18.2
1998	1609	85.7	18.8	17.5
1999	1490	87.8	17.0	18.9
2000	1389	80.4	17.3	16.9
2001	1276	76.0	16.8	18.7
2002	1211	75.4	16.1	19
2003	1211	75.4	16.1	19
2004	1261	71.8	17.6	20.5
2005	1276	78.2	16.3	22.2
2006	1389	79.6	17.4	23.5
2007	1390	85.6	16.2	21.5
2008	1355	89.0	15.2	25.5
2009	1589	96.0	16.6	30.2
2010	1515	97.0	15.6	21
2011	1495	91.5	16.3	31.9
2012	1510	93.5	16.1	30.8
2013	1511	86.0	17.5	29.7
2014	1561	86.0	18.1	32.9
2015	1676	89.0	18.8	31.2
2016	1697	97.0	17.4	29.6
2017	1840	102.5	17.9	24.5
2018	1993	112.0	17.7	25.9
2019	2107	118.0	17.8	26.4
2020	2258	128.0	17.6	27.8
2021	2148	136.0	15.7	22.7
2022	2142	128.0	16.7	n/a
2023	2040	118.0	17.2	27.2
2024	1974	120.0	16.4	37.4

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 Dunwoody High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1778	72.0	24.6	1.3
1991	1209	71.0	17.0	1.3
1992	1186	65.5	18.1	3
1993	1099	60.0	18.3	3.8
1994	1262	67.3	18.8	8
1995	1347	71.0	19.0	11.7
1996	1347	71.0	19.0	11.7
1997	1294	64.4	20.1	18.2
1998	1609	85.7	18.8	17.5
1999	1490	87.8	17.0	18.9
2000	1389	80.4	17.3	16.9
2001	1276	76.0	16.8	18.7
2002	1211	75.4	16.1	19
2003	1211	75.4	16.1	19
2004	1261	71.8	17.6	20.5
2005	1276	78.2	16.3	22.2
2006	1389	79.6	17.4	23.5
2007	1390	85.6	16.2	21.5
2008	1355	89.0	15.2	25.5
2009	1589	96.0	16.6	30.2
2010	1515	97.0	15.6	21
2011	1495	91.5	16.3	31.9
2012	1510	93.5	16.1	30.8
2013	1511	86.0	17.5	29.7
2014	1561	86.0	18.1	32.9
2015	1676	89.0	18.8	31.2
2016	1697	97.0	17.4	29.6
2017	1840	102.5	17.9	24.5
2018	1993	112.0	17.7	25.9
2019	2107	118.0	17.8	26.4
2020	2258	128.0	17.6	27.8
2021	2148	136.0	15.7	22.7
2022	2142	128.0	16.7	n/a
2023	2040	118.0	17.2	27.2
2024	1974	120.0	16.4	37.4

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 Dunwoody High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$339 (3.9%)	$8,391 (96.1%)	$8,730
2018	$772 (8.7%)	$8,054 (91.2%)	$8,827
2019	$1,197 (11.8%)	$8,916 (88.2%)	$10,114

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunwoody High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 117^th of 442 High schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dunwoody High School)	54.8	47.5	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)	40.6	30.9	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Dunwoody High School)	28.1	30.4	2.3%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)	26.6	21.9	4.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Dunwoody High School)	57.4	51.1	6.3%
End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)	38.6	32.6	6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dunwoody High School)	66.4	38.1	28.3%
End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)	46.5	27	19.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2107	2040	3.2%
African American	306	309	1%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	133	135	1.5%
Hispanic	625	706	13%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	985	828	15.9%
Two or More Races	52	56	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.4%	27.2%	0.8%

Schools Near Dunwoody High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunwoody High School	Public	9-12	5035 Vermack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8502	1,974	120	16.4	37.4%	770 (39.0%)	297 (15.0%)	722 (36.6%)	123 (6.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (3.0%)	56.9	146^th of 458 public high schools	68.1%		60.7	117^th of 442 public high schools	73.5%	29	57.9	18.3	47.9	39.2									$10,114	$1,197	$8,916
North Springs High School	Public	9-12	7447 Roswell Rd	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2490	1,304	86	15.1	53.6%	239 (18.3%)	658 (50.5%)	323 (24.8%)	27 (2.1%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.8%)	49.8	190^th of 458 public high schools	58.5%		50.2	171^st of 442 public high schools	61.3%	19	48.7	34.9	46.0	27.9									$10,912	$275	$10,637
Chamblee High School	Public	9-12	3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6902	1,829	108	16.9	43.7%	617 (33.7%)	327 (17.9%)	623 (34.1%)	167 (9.1%)	12 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (4.4%)	65.6	103^rd of 458 public high schools	77.5%		71.9	69^th of 442 public high schools	84.4%	34	59.6	29.5	63.3	41.0									$7,017	$156	$6,861
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	9310 Scott Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4230	1,731	118	14.6	45.5%	628 (36.3%)	390 (22.5%)	580 (33.5%)	67 (3.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.6%)	66.6	100^th of 458 public high schools	78.2%		63.9	103^rd of 442 public high schools	76.7%	3	50.9	52.1	50.5	47.7									$10,576	$389	$10,187
Tapestry Public Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3130 Raymond Dr	Doraville	30340	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(678) 676-1200	300	38	7.8	41.0%	136 (45.3%)	84 (28.0%)	62 (20.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	35.7	265^th of 458 public high schools	42.1%		48.5	184^th of 442 public high schools	58.4%	81	33.3	29.7	64.0	11.1	35.4	41.7	37.0	10.9	33.3	37.0	12.0	26.1	$18,249	$255	$17,994
Paul Duke STEM High School	Public	9-12	5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 323-3600	1,386	75	18.6	63.9%	219 (15.8%)	313 (22.6%)	671 (48.4%)	134 (9.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	44 (3.2%)	74.5	74^th of 458 public high schools	83.8%		78.5	46^th of 442 public high schools	89.6%	28	55.7	45.7	61.7	52.2									$11,995	$268	$11,727
Independence High School	Public	9-12	791 Mimosa Blvd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6339	135	12	11.3	68.9%	26 (19.3%)	29 (21.5%)	74 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	20	362^nd of 458 public high schools	21.0%		21.7	333^rd of 442 public high schools	24.7%	29	21.4		19.4	18.9									$20,444	$452	$19,992
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West	Public	6-12	5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 246-5300	222	33	6.8	79.3%	13 (5.9%)	59 (26.6%)	135 (60.8%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	9.4	424^th of 458 public high schools	7.4%		7.3	426^th of 442 public high schools	3.6%	2	8.5	10.4	12.8	12.0	0.0	3.8	6.4	0.0	4.0	6.4		7.0	$22,046	$767	$21,279
Norcross High School	Public	9-12	5300 Spalding Dr	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-3674	2,395	171	14.0	74.5%	293 (12.2%)	587 (24.5%)	1,351 (56.4%)	95 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (2.9%)	34.1	276^th of 458 public high schools	39.7%		31	283^rd of 442 public high schools	36.0%	7	33.3	32.2	35.8	21.3									$8,615	$479	$8,136
Riverwood International Charter School	Public	9-12	5900 Raider Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-1980	1,716	106	16.1	41.4%	598 (34.8%)	386 (22.5%)	637 (37.1%)	38 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.2%)	64.2	110^th of 458 public high schools	76.0%		66.7	92^nd of 442 public high schools	79.2%	18	55.9	32.9	59.3	38.4									$10,393	$292	$10,100

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunwoody High School

How many students attend Dunwoody High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,974 students attended Dunwoody High School.

What schools feed into Dunwoody High School?

Dunwoody High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Austin Elementary School
Elementary : Chesnut Elementary School
Elementary : Dunwoody Elementary School
Elementary : Hightower Elementary School
Elementary : Kingsley Elementary School
Elementary : Vanderlyn Elementary School
Middle : Peachtree Middle School

Is Dunwoody High School a good school?

Dunwoody High School ranks 146^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dunwoody High School in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of Dunwoody High School?

Students at Dunwoody High School are 39% White, 37% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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