Enrollment
1,468
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Druid Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Druid Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000665
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Druid Hills High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #19 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Druid Hills High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Druid Hills High School ranks #19 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Druid Hills High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Druid Hills High School
Druid Hills High School is a large high school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 1,468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,468 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Atlanta's high schools, it stands alongside North Atlanta High School (2,368 students): Druid Hills High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Druid Hills High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Druid Hills High School compares
Druid Hills High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,468 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,468
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.4%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Druid Hills High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Druid Hills High School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Druid Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Druid Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Druid Hills High School
How many students attend Druid Hills High School?
Druid Hills High School has 1,468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Druid Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Druid Hills High School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Druid Hills High School?
30.5% of students at Druid Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Druid Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Druid Hills High School is African American at 38.4% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Druid Hills High School?
Druid Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Druid Hills High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Druid Hills High School ranks #19 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Druid Hills High School a good school?
Druid Hills High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Druid Hills High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.
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