Dunwoody High School

Dunwoody High School serves 1,974 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent community of Dunwoody, Georgia. This DeKalb County public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 with 120 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school has room for academic growth, currently ranking in the 33rd percentile among Georgia high schools.

While 58% of students demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, mathematics presents a particular area for development with 18% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 reflects these academic challenges. Despite these test score results, Dunwoody High School benefits from serving a highly educated community where 76% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding ZIP code 30338 features a median household income of $123,125 and median home values of $558,400, with only 3.8% of families living in poverty. The school's location at 5035 Vermack Road places it in the heart of Dunwoody's small city environment, where nearly 40,000 residents enjoy suburban amenities while maintaining proximity to Atlanta's metropolitan resources. This educated, affluent community provides a supportive backdrop for the school's ongoing efforts to improve student achievement.