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#2009 of 2,268 schools in GA
Stephenson High School
High School · Dekalb County · Stone Mountain, GA
A Dekalb County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Stephenson Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stephenson High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stephenson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stone Mountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,484
Median home value
$312,200
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30087; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller's Military AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–12 | 2.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
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| Lithonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,504 | Compare → |
| The Shepherd's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 95 | 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.
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
- #102 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
Stephenson High School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephenson High School
Stephenson High School is a public high school in Stone Mountain, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 1,312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,009 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephenson High School
What grades does Stephenson High School serve?
Stephenson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stephenson High School?
Stephenson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenson High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephenson High School rank in GA?
Stephenson High School ranks #2,009 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Stephenson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephenson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Stephenson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephenson High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stephenson High School a charter school?
No, Stephenson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephenson High School a Title I school?
No, Stephenson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephenson High School?
73.3% of students at Stephenson 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
- 1,312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (678) 676-4202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30087)
- 37,570
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 30087; 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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