Southwest DeKalb High School vs Towers High School
Southwest DeKalb High School and Towers High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.7 out of 10. Southwest DeKalb High School is significantly larger with 1,207 students, about 1.6× the size of Towers High School (769). In math proficiency, Southwest DeKalb High School leads at 20.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southwest DeKalb High School
Decatur, GA
4.7/10
High School9th – 12th
1,207 students
Towers High School
Decatur, GA
4.4/10
High School9th – 12th
769 students
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| Metric | Southwest DeKalb High School | Towers High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.7 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #1,939 of 2,270 | #2,046 of 2,270 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 10th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southwest DeKalb High School | Towers High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Decatur (30034) | Decatur (30032) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,551 | $61,292 |
| Median Home Value | $228,200 | $245,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,427 | $1,364 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.2% | 30.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 33 min |