- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lithonia, GA
Lithonia High School
Federal NCES profile for Lithonia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174002537
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lithonia High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lithonia High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lithonia High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lithonia High School held near 1,504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130174002537 · Lithonia, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,547 enr · 18.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Lithonia High School held near 1,504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lithonia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
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
- This school
Lithonia High School
1,547 students
What this shows Lithonia High School reports 1,547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lithonia High School compares
Lithonia 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,547
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Lithonia High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Lithonia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lithonia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Lithonia
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Standard public school
1,370 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Standard public school
1,224 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Miller Grove High School
Standard public school
1,073 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lithonia High School
How many students attend Lithonia High School?
Lithonia High School has 1,547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lithonia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,483 (2022-23) → 1,504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lithonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lithonia High School is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lithonia High School?
100.0% of students at Lithonia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lithonia High School?
The largest demographic group at Lithonia High School is African American at 88.0% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lithonia High School?
Lithonia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Lithonia High School rank among high schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lithonia High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lithonia, 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 Lithonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Lithonia 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.