- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stone Mountain, GA
Stephenson High School
Federal NCES profile for Stephenson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174001553
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephenson High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephenson High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenson High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Stephenson High School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 130174001553 · Stone Mountain, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 16.1:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Stephenson High School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stephenson 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
Stephenson High School
1,339 students
What this shows Stephenson High School reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephenson High School compares
Stephenson 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Stephenson High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Stephenson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephenson 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 Stone Mountain
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stone Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,254 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Redan High School
Standard public school
1,052 students 21:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Early College Academy
Standard public school
314 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Standard public school
167 students 3.7:1 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 (~1,339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stephenson High School
How many students attend Stephenson High School?
Stephenson High School has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,354 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenson High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephenson High School?
56.1% of students at Stephenson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephenson High School?
The largest demographic group at Stephenson High School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephenson High School?
Stephenson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Stephenson High School rank among high schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenson High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Stephenson 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.