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Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic

Public Grades 9-12

179^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 61% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic in Lithonia, GA, is a comprehensive high school serving approximately 1,224 students in grades 9-12 within the DeKalb County School District, where about 65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate—a perfect 100% in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 81.4% and the state average of 87.2%. That's an 18.6-point advantage over the district, and the school hasn't dipped below 98.6% in five years. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 15.3%, far below the district's 26.7% and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Miller Grove High School (43.9%) and Martin Luther King- Junior High School (56.7%). Perhaps most impressive, the school's Special Education students rank 4th out of 338 schools statewide (99th percentile), a truly extraordinary achievement. African American students also perform strongly, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide.

Academically, Arabia Mountain outperforms its DeKalb peers in key subjects. In Algebra I, 49.6% of students are proficient, compared to 40.1% at Southwest DeKalb High School, and Biology proficiency (46.8%) nearly matches the state average. The school's most recent American Literature scores (58.4% proficiency) were 25.5 points above the district average. While U.S. History remains a challenge (32.1% proficiency, below the state's 38.5%), the school's overall stability and efficiency are notable—it spends $17,247 per student, less than several nearby schools that achieve far weaker results. The academy's engineering and medical focus appears to boost engagement and persistence, making Arabia Mountain a standout model for success in a high-poverty context.

1,224

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,247

Per pupil spending ?

65.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6610 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038

(678) 875-3602

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

✓Above the Georgia median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg37%

Georgia avg45%

179^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th 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	46.8	179 of 455	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.4	145 of 451	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	183 of 454	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	134 of 448	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.3	114 of 431	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	51.2	160 of 410	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	98 of 438	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	87 of 428	79.7%	★★★★☆
2017	64.3	80 of 420	81.0%	★★★★☆
2016	71.2	56 of 426	86.9%	★★★★☆
2015	75.9	49 of 435	88.7%	★★★★☆
2014	68.0	90 of 425	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	83 of 425	80.5%	★★★★☆
2012	64.4	114 of 396	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.3	100 of 402	75.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	73 of 376	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	72 of 391	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	67.7	84 of 382	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	52 of 384	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.7	42 of 372	88.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.8	174 of 431	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.8	161 of 438	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.4	188 of 435	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	128 of 433	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	126 of 430	70.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	172 of 436	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	122 of 442	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	51.8	170 of 436	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	138 of 436	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.7	109 of 427	74.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	98.5	4 of 338	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	81.2	44 of 347	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	72 of 344	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	37.1	202 of 343	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	80.1	34 of 331	89.7%	★★★★★

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)

Special Education (2026)99th percentile+38 vs school

African American (2026)81st percentile+20 vs school

Male (2026)61st percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I50%~ state avg

Biology47%~ state avg

United States History32%-6 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 4, 2016

I was fortunate to have two students attend Arabia Mountain HS (AMHS). My oldest graduated with the class of 2014, and the youngest will graduate this year (class of 2017). My oldest is a junior in college and has told me that the rigor at AMHS prepared him for his college workload. The leadership at the high school fosters a sense of community, and a partnership between parents, teachers and students. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved and earn the required 20 volunteer hours. I absolutely love AMHS and the fact that my children have received a quality education, in our neighborhood. Our principal, Dr. Swanson is phenomenal. He has provided great leadership and stability for the school.
Like any school, you may have to work harder (with some teachers) to have good parent/teacher communication. Some teachers go above and beyond, and communicate well. Others, have a different communication style and may require more effort on the parent’s part. But once you find the “rhythm” that works for both, it is fine.

I would strongly recommend that parents and their students check eSis or Infinite Campus (the online grading portal) several times per week. It is easier to catch missed assignments (aka "Zero's") and/or grading errors, if you monitor it frequently.

We have also been very fortunate to have a solid PTSA leadership since the school opened. The executive boards (made up of parent volunteers) have been very professional and have done a great job running the PTSA. Each new school year brings new PTSA leadership, I hope that the legacy of strong PTSA leadership continues. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 20, 2012

Great school, but it is crucial to stay organized. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 20, 2011

This school is perfect 4 any child...make sure they're well-equipped & they'll have a beautiful year. also...get them mac products (iphone/ipad) to keep them organized... 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	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
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic	Public	9-12	6610 Browns Mill Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-3602	1,224	73	16.7	65.2%	1 (0.1%)	1,148 (93.8%)	43 (3.5%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (1.9%)	46.8	179^th of 455 public high schools	60.7%		55.4	145^th of 451 public high schools	67.8%	34	49.6	46.8	32.1						$17,247	$1,601	$15,646
Martin Luther King- Junior High School	Public	9-12	3991 Snapfinger Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5402	1,370	84	16.3	100.0%	11 (0.8%)	1,254 (91.5%)	66 (4.8%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.1%)	19.8	356^th of 455 public high schools	21.8%		14.5	392^nd of 451 public high schools	13.1%	36	22.0	28.9	22.1						$18,800	$2,089	$16,710
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%)	25.4	316^th of 455 public high schools	30.5%		30.2	294^th of 451 public high schools	34.8%	22	32.1	30.9	25.1						$19,071	$1,964	$17,108
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	2400 Granade Rd SW	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-5428	1,788	99	18.0	75.0%	136 (7.6%)	1,128 (63.1%)	433 (24.2%)	17 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	64 (3.6%)	18	366^th of 455 public high schools	19.6%		27.1	316^th of 451 public high schools	29.9%	50	15.7	26.4	22.0						$12,804	$802	$12,002
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%)	38.1	238^th of 455 public high schools	47.7%		23.3	340^th of 451 public high schools	24.6%	102	36.1	39.3	35.9						$17,439	$1,887	$15,552
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	800 Moseley Dr	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 389-2784	1,251	71	17.7	57.7%	126 (10.1%)	819 (65.5%)	201 (16.1%)	28 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (6.0%)	33.5	267^th of 455 public high schools	41.3%		38.8	237^th of 451 public high schools	47.5%	30	20.1	43.0	28.6						$13,439	$398	$13,041
Southwest DeKalb High School	Public	9-12	2863 Kelley Chapel Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1902	1,237	81	15.2	99.4%	2 (0.2%)	1,164 (94.1%)	38 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	29.2	289^th of 455 public high schools	36.5%		36.7	253^rd of 451 public high schools	43.9%	36	40.1	25.8	31.5						$18,040	$1,913	$16,127
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
Rockdale County High School	Public	9-12	1174 Bulldog Cir NE	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-8754	2,336	128	18.2	78.6%	123 (5.3%)	1,669 (71.4%)	410 (17.6%)	42 (1.8%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	78 (3.3%)	23.7	332^nd of 455 public high schools	27.0%		26.7	318^th of 451 public high schools	29.5%	14	17.3	34.5	21.9						$13,126	$743	$12,382
Stockbridge High School	Public	9-12	1151 Old Conyers Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-8747	1,456	78	18.7	67.5%	75 (5.2%)	994 (68.3%)	297 (20.4%)	37 (2.5%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	44 (3.0%)	26.8	306^th of 455 public high schools	32.7%		27.6	314^th of 451 public high schools	30.4%	8	12.3	27.7	38.8						$12,943	$664	$12,278

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Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic ranks 179^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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DeKalb County

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In the 2024-25 school year, 1,224 students attended Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic.

What is the racial makeup of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic?

Students at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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