- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunwoody, GA
Dunwoody High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunwoody High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000690
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunwoody High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dunwoody · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunwoody High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwoody High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dunwoody, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Dunwoody High School held near 1,974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 120.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 130174000690 · Dunwoody, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,012 enr · 17.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Dunwoody High School held near 1,974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 120.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dunwoody High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- This school
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- Tucker High Sc
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Dunwoody High School reports 2,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunwoody High School compares
Dunwoody High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,012
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 37.0%
African American 14.3%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Dunwoody High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunwoody High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tucker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunwoody High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunwoody High School
How many students attend Dunwoody High School?
Dunwoody High School has 2,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunwoody, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,040 (2022-23) → 1,974 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunwoody High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunwoody High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunwoody High School?
24.1% of students at Dunwoody High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunwoody High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunwoody High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Dunwoody, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunwoody High School?
Dunwoody High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunwoody High School rank among public schools in Dunwoody?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwoody High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dunwoody, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dunwoody on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Dunwoody High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Chamblee High School (1,867 students), and Cross Keys High School (1,748 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.