Summary:
Zip code 30084 in Tucker, GA, is served by a single public high school, Tucker High School, part of the DeKalb County School District, which enrolls 1,614 students in grades 9–12 and serves a predominantly low-income community, with 85.44% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
For parents considering Tucker High School, the most notable strength is U.S. History, where the school has outperformed both the district and state in two consecutive years—posting 41.6% proficiency in 2025–2026 versus 38.5% statewide, and 43.8% in 2024–2025 versus 38.6% statewide. Biology performance is more volatile: the school exceeded the state average in 2024–2025 (45.2% vs. 44.2%) but dropped to 38.9% in 2025–2026, below the state’s 47.2%. Algebra I remains a persistent weakness, improving from 28.0% to 33.3% proficiency but still trailing the state by nearly 15 points. The school’s state ranking has swung significantly—from 299th (35th percentile) in 2023–2024, up to 181st (60th percentile) in 2024–2025, then down to 233rd (49th percentile) in 2025–2026—suggesting instability that may reflect cohort differences.
Attendance and graduation are major concerns. Chronic absenteeism stands at 28.8%, which is 11.1 points higher than the state average of 17.7%, and the dropout rate of 6.2% is nearly three times the state’s 2.4%. The graduation rate of 81.0% lags the state’s 87.2%, though it is close to the district’s 81.4%. Despite high per-student spending of $18,285, outcomes are mixed: the school generally outperforms its district in tested subjects but struggles to match statewide benchmarks. English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not yet available and will be released in December, so no conclusions should be drawn from their absence. Overall, Tucker High School is a relatively strong performer within DeKalb County, but families should weigh its academic bright spots against significant attendance and math challenges.
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