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Dekalb Early College Academy

Public Grades 9-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 99% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Dekalb Early College Academy is a small public high school in Stone Mountain, GA, serving 314 students in grades 9-12 with a unique early college model that lets students earn college credit while completing their diploma. This school is a standout in the DeKalb County district, ranking 4th out of 455 high schools statewide (99th percentile) and earning a 5-star rating. What makes this especially remarkable is that the school serves a high-poverty population—84% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch—yet it consistently outperforms schools in far wealthier areas.

Academically, the results are dramatic. On 2025-2026 End of Course tests, 86.7% of students scored proficient in Algebra I, 85.5% in Biology, and 81.6% in US History—roughly 38-43 percentage points above state averages. Compare that to Stone Mountain High School, just 1.57 miles away, where only 17.6% of students are proficient in Algebra I—a 69-point gap. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for four straight years, versus the district average of 81.4%. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 3.9%, compared to 26.7% districtwide and 51% at Stone Mountain High. Even more impressive, the school ranks 1st in the state for both female students and African American students, showing success across all demographics.

The secret isn't smaller classes—the student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1 is actually higher than nearby schools like Clarkston High School (13.4:1). Instead, the early college model appears to create a culture of purpose and high expectations. The school even shares a building with Elizabeth Andrews High School, which has a 45.1% graduation rate and 61% chronic absenteeism—proving that location and demographics don't determine outcomes. At $17,570 per student, Dekalb Early College Academy spends less than several lower-performing peers, making it one of Georgia's most efficient and effective schools. For parents seeking a proven, college-focused path for their child, this school is a model worth serious consideration.

314

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

84.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(678) 676-0221

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.6%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Asian:

10.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (84% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Georgia high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg37%

Georgia avg45%

4^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 23High Schools in the DeKalb County

136^th of 201DeKalb 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	95.2	4 of 455	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	10 of 451	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	10 of 454	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.4	2 of 448	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	11 of 431	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	11 of 410	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	3 of 438	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	95.1	4 of 428	99.1%	★★★★★
2017	95.9	3 of 420	99.3%	★★★★★
2016	96.5	2 of 426	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	87.8	15 of 435	96.6%	★★★★★
2014	87.0	12 of 425	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	88.9	9 of 425	97.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.6	14 of 396	96.5%	★★★★★
2011	87.8	13 of 402	96.8%	★★★★★
2010	90.2	11 of 384	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	85.4	22 of 372	94.1%	★★★★★
2008	84.4	26 of 370	93.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.2	1 of 376	99.7%	★★★★★
2025	98.8	5 of 391	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	6 of 382	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	2 of 384	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.4	4 of 372	98.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.1	1 of 431	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	13 of 438	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.5	19 of 435	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	3 of 433	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	15 of 430	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.6	8 of 436	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	9 of 442	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	7 of 436	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	99.4	1 of 436	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	2 of 427	99.5%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2026)100th percentile~ school

African American (2026)100th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I87%+39 vs state

Biology86%+38 vs state

United States History82%+43 vs state

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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 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
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 455 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%)	7.1	429^th of 455 public high schools	5.7%		14.1	393^rd of 451 public high schools	12.9%	36	8.2	11.7	9.0
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%)	14.6	392^nd of 455 public high schools	13.8%		13.1	402^nd of 451 public high schools	10.9%	10	17.6	25.0	17.0				$17,587	$2,023	$15,564
Tucker High School	Public	9-12	5036 Lavista Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3702	1,614	109	14.8	85.4%	152 (9.4%)	853 (52.9%)	394 (24.4%)	153 (9.5%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.4%)	38.6	233^rd of 455 public high schools	48.8%		47.4	180^th of 451 public high schools	60.1%	53	33.3	38.9	41.6				$18,285	$1,715	$16,570
Clarkston High School	Public	9-12	618 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5302	1,441	107	13.4	100.0%	125 (8.7%)	712 (49.4%)	122 (8.5%)	449 (31.2%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	20 (1.4%)	41.5	212^th of 455 public high schools	53.4%		19.9	357^th of 451 public high schools	20.8%	145	40.7	43.2	38.0				$19,406	$1,923	$17,483
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd	Atlanta	30340	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(470) 412-0571	165	15	11.3	98.2%	52 (31.5%)	50 (30.3%)	3 (1.8%)	60 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				33.4	4.2	0.0	$18,691	$1,446	$17,245
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%)	68.7	72^nd of 455 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
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%)	22.1	344^th of 455 public high schools	24.4%		29.7	301^st of 451 public high schools	33.3%	43	28.6	24.9	26.1				$18,491	$1,960	$16,531
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	3801 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6702	2,234	132	16.9	47.1%	641 (28.7%)	422 (18.9%)	981 (43.9%)	85 (3.8%)	11 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (4.1%)	37.7	243^rd of 455 public high schools	46.6%		47.8	177^th of 451 public high schools	60.8%	66	32.4	48.0	25.7				$16,693	$1,604	$15,088
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%)	43.6	203^rd of 455 public high schools	55.4%		34.6	271^st of 451 public high schools	39.9%	68	33.8	37.2	51.9				$18,120	$1,874	$16,246

Frequently Asked Questions about Dekalb Early College Academy

Is Dekalb Early College Academy a good school?

Yes! Dekalb Early College Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 455 Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Dekalb Early College Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Dekalb Early College Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Dekalb Early College Academy?

Students at Dekalb Early College Academy are 73% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian.

What district is Dekalb Early College Academy in?

DeKalb County

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