Below Average
#1873 of 2,268 schools in GA
Charles R. Drew High School
High School · Clayton County · Riverdale, GA
A Clayton County high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6237 Garden Walk Blvd, Riverdale, GA 30274
- Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charles R. Drew High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles R. Drew High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,455
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Room Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,299 | Compare → |
| Forest Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,684 | Compare → |
| North Clayton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #31 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles R. Drew High School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles R. Drew High School
Charles R. Drew High School is a public high school in Riverdale, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 1,665 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles R. Drew High School
What grades does Charles R. Drew High School serve?
Charles R. Drew High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charles R. Drew High School?
Charles R. Drew High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles R. Drew High School rank in GA?
Charles R. Drew High School ranks #1,873 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Charles R. Drew High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles R. Drew High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles R. Drew High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles R. Drew High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles R. Drew High School a charter school?
No, Charles R. Drew High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles R. Drew High School a Title I school?
No, Charles R. Drew High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles R. Drew High School?
90.7% of students at Charles R. Drew High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (770) 473-2700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30274)
- 33,929
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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