Enrollment
2,012
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000690
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunwoody High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunwoody High School
Dunwoody High School is a large high school in Dunwoody, Georgia, enrolling 2,012 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (37%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% 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.
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Chamblee High School (1,867 students) alongside Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody High School compares
Dunwoody 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Dunwoody 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 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
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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.
Is Dunwoody High School a good school?
Dunwoody High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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