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Stephenson High School

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Stephenson High School ranks 204 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

204^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 55% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, GA, is a large public high school serving 1,339 students in grades 9-12 within the DeKalb County School District. The school has climbed from the 28th percentile statewide in 2021-2022 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026—its highest ranking in a decade—earning a 3-star rating after several years of 1-star ratings.

Stephenson stands out for its work with specific student groups. It ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide for English Language Learner students (a 5-star rating), placing it among the top 14 of 173 Georgia schools serving this population. The school also earns 4-star ratings for African American students (74th percentile) and Special Education students (78th percentile). Academically, U.S. History is a clear strength: 51.9% of students scored proficient on the End of Course Milestones Assessment, far exceeding the district average of 32.2% and the state average of 38.5%. This subject has outperformed district and state averages for three straight years. The school also posted significant year-over-year gains in Biology (from 24.3% to 37.2% proficiency) and Algebra I (from 27.2% to 33.8%). Graduation rates have improved steadily, rising from 74.4% in 2021-2022 to 86.1% in 2024-2025—now above the district average of 81.4% and nearly matching the state average of 87.2%.

Compared to nearby DeKalb high schools, Stephenson ranks in the upper tier. Its 203rd statewide ranking beats Stone Mountain High School (392nd), Elizabeth Andrews High School (429th), and Redan High School (344th). Its U.S. History proficiency also far exceeds all comparable DeKalb schools, including Clarkston High School (38.0%) and Miller Grove High School (25.1%). Chronic absenteeism, at 29.2%, remains higher than the state average of 17.7%, but it is the lowest among nearby DeKalb peers and has improved from 39.1% two years ago. While Parkview High School in Gwinnett County posts higher test scores, Stephenson serves a student population with a 94.77% free/reduced lunch rate—compared to Parkview's 55.97%—making its upward trajectory particularly notable. Per-student spending has increased from $13,146 to $18,120 over three years, reflecting growing investment in student success.

1,339

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,120

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

(678) 676-4202

District: DeKalb County

Feeder schools for Stephenson High School:

Elementary:	Stephenson Elementary School
Middle:	Stephenson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.2%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

✓Above the Georgia median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (40% vs 45% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 18% Georgia)

!Algebra I scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg37%

Georgia avg45%

204^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 23High Schools in the DeKalb County

137^th of 202DeKalb County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.7	204 of 457	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.6	271 of 451	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.3	307 of 454	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.0	292 of 448	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.6	313 of 431	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.8	300 of 410	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	319 of 438	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	334 of 428	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.0	295 of 420	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	31.1	273 of 426	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.5	313 of 435	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.5	278 of 425	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.3	213 of 425	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.0	240 of 396	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.6	234 of 402	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.7	217 of 384	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.3	182 of 372	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	37.9	260 of 370	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.4	227 of 358	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.7	231 of 335	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	98 of 377	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	49.9	140 of 391	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.2	178 of 382	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.7	179 of 384	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.5	192 of 372	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	14 of 173	91.9%	★★★★★
2025	78.7	23 of 180	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.5	27 of 159	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	26.1	112 of 141	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	186 of 431	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.5	254 of 438	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.3	316 of 435	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.4	262 of 433	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.7	305 of 430	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	150 of 299	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.7	178 of 312	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	194 of 315	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	127 of 308	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	113 of 295	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	213 of 436	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.0	271 of 442	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.3	289 of 436	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.3	321 of 436	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.8	321 of 427	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	76 of 339	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	37.7	200 of 347	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	180 of 344	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.9	278 of 343	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.6	235 of 331	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)92nd percentile+37 vs school

Special Education (2026)78th percentile+22 vs school

African American (2026)74th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)57th percentile~ school

Male (2026)51st percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)50th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History52%+13 vs state

Biology37%-10 vs state

Algebra I34%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, August 7, 2017

Such a sad thing what these people have Not Done to properly educate our students! I bear witness to the fact that the rankings are indeed correct! The staff's communication skills need work. The counselors dropped the ball numerous times in helping our children towards success. That school should be closed down! 😒 Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Staff morale is very low ..Discipline is out of control ..Students has no respect for principal..Principal only concern seems to be issues dont go to county office ..But truth will come to light
I dont fault this man ..He never asked to be here ..He is clearly out of his league when they appointed him ..
They ousted an outstanding principal before him , for sheer political reasons ..now nobody's benefiting from the this but the egomaniacs at the Dekalb County Office Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	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
Stephenson High School	Public	9-12	701 Stephenson Rd	Stone Mountain	30087	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-4202	1,339	80	16.7	94.8%	16 (1.2%)	1,154 (86.2%)	118 (8.8%)	19 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	28 (2.1%)	43.7	204^th of 457 public high schools	55.4%		34.6	271^st of 451 public high schools	39.9%	67	33.8	37.2	51.9						$18,120	$1,874	$16,246
Redan High School	Public	9-12	5247 Redan Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3602	1,052	59	17.8	100.0%	12 (1.1%)	894 (85.0%)	96 (9.1%)	19 (1.8%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.4%)	22.3	345^th of 457 public high schools	24.5%		29.7	301^st of 451 public high schools	33.3%	44	28.6	24.9	26.1						$18,491	$1,960	$16,531
Lithonia High School	Public	9-12	2440 Phillips Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2902	1,547	95	16.2	100.0%	24 (1.6%)	1,362 (88.0%)	105 (6.8%)	14 (0.9%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (2.1%)	38.3	239^th of 457 public high schools	47.7%		23.3	340^th of 451 public high schools	24.6%	101	36.1	39.3	35.9						$17,439	$1,887	$15,552
Shiloh High School	Public	9-12	4210 Shiloh Rd	Snellville	30039	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 972-8471	2,096	133	15.7	69.3%	71 (3.4%)	1,277 (60.9%)	603 (28.8%)	67 (3.2%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	71 (3.4%)	41.2	217^th of 457 public high schools	52.5%		29.7	302^nd of 451 public high schools	33.0%	85	48.8	37.9	35.8						$13,221	$878	$12,343
Miller Grove High School	Public	9-12	2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-1102	1,073	72	14.9	100.0%	6 (0.6%)	983 (91.6%)	63 (5.9%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	25.6	317^th of 457 public high schools	30.6%		30.2	294^th of 451 public high schools	34.8%	23	32.1	30.9	25.1						$19,071	$1,964	$17,108
Stone Mountain High School	Public	9-12	4555 Central Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6302	1,254	78	16.0	100.0%	31 (2.5%)	853 (68.0%)	211 (16.8%)	120 (9.6%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (2.6%)	14.8	393^rd of 457 public high schools	14.0%		13.1	402^nd of 451 public high schools	10.9%	9	17.6	25.0	17.0						$17,587	$2,023	$15,564
Dekalb Early College Academy	Public	9-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-0221	314	18	17.4	84.4%	3 (1.0%)	228 (72.6%)	43 (13.7%)	34 (10.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	95.2	4^th of 457 public high schools	99.1%		93.2	10^th of 451 public high schools	97.8%	6	86.7	85.5	81.6
Elizabeth Andrews High School	Public	9-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2602	167	32	5.2	83.2%	4 (2.4%)	116 (69.5%)	39 (23.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	7.2	430^th of 457 public high schools	5.9%		14.1	393^rd of 451 public high schools	12.9%	37	8.2	11.7	9.0
Parkview High School	Public	9-12	998 Cole Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 921-2874	3,216	173	18.6	56.0%	589 (18.3%)	850 (26.4%)	947 (29.4%)	694 (21.6%)	7 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	127 (3.9%)	68.8	72^nd of 457 public high schools	84.2%		74.7	67^th of 451 public high schools	85.1%	5	65.9	59.7	45.1						$12,145	$398	$11,747
The Anchor School	Public, Charter	6-12	2460 Wesley Chapel Road	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 503-4880	208	15	13.5	100.0%	4 (1.9%)	182 (87.5%)	7 (3.4%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	33.4			14.4	11.0	22.1	19.5	2.4	$14,927	$2,325	$12,602

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephenson High School

What district is Stephenson High School in?

DeKalb County

What schools feed into Stephenson High School?

Stephenson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stephenson Elementary School
Middle : Stephenson Middle School

How many students attend Stephenson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,339 students attended Stephenson High School.

Is Stephenson High School a good school?

Stephenson High School ranks 204^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Stephenson High School?

Students at Stephenson High School are 86% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% White.

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