Clarkston High School

Clarkston High School serves 1,402 students in grades 9-12 in the diverse suburban community of Clarkston, Georgia. With 97 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, providing opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school is currently focusing on student development, with room for academic growth across core subjects.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 19% of students perform at proficient or above levels, while 16% achieve proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the challenges facing many schools in communities where nearly one in four families live below the poverty line. Located in DeKalb County at 618 N Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston High School sits in a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $50,020 and median home values reach $222,200.

The surrounding community of zip code 30021 is home to 26,684 residents, with 23% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. As a regular public high school, Clarkston serves students from various backgrounds in this large suburban setting, working to provide educational opportunities in a community known for its cultural diversity and resilience.

While current test scores at Clarkston High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.