Below Average
#1984 of 2,268 schools in GA
Clarkston High School
High School · Dekalb County · Clarkston, GA
A Dekalb County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
618 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 69.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clarkston High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarkston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,158
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Area School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Heartwood Agile Learning Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| East Dekalb Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #97 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarkston High School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkston High School
Clarkston High School is a public high school in Clarkston, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 1,402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,984 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkston High School
What grades does Clarkston High School serve?
Clarkston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarkston High School?
Clarkston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkston High School rank in GA?
Clarkston High School ranks #1,984 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Clarkston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Clarkston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkston High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clarkston High School a charter school?
No, Clarkston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkston High School a Title I school?
No, Clarkston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkston High School?
87.0% of students at Clarkston 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
- 1,402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (678) 676-5302
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30021)
- 26,386
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.7
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 30021; 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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