Druid Hills High School

Druid Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1798 Haygood Dr NE,  Atlanta, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.7
3.0
1,430 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Druid Hills High School is a public high school serving the Druid Hills neighborhood and surrounding area. With a mission to develop students into passionate and lifelong learners, the school is the recipient of several accolades, including a Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement award. Druid Hills High School is among the oldest in Dekalb County and was initially founded on the Emory University campus in 1914 – a testament to the historic neighborhood in which the school building is now situated. While Druid Hills High offers a rigorous curriculum, students can also participate in an array of extracurriculars, including the National Honor Society, Spanish club, Model U.N., environmental club and even more. Students can develop their athletic abilities by participating in football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse, to name a few. Red Devils who prefer to cheer on their fellow students proudly sport their red and black to show school spirit. Druid Hills High School offers Advanced Placement classes along with traditional high school courses. Based on students’ AP scores, the school is considered an AP Merit, AP Access and Support Achievement School. Additionally, the school offers an International Baccalaureate program. This rigorous curriculum helps students gain college credit before graduating high school while also giving them a global education that provides a greater understanding of the world around them and compassion for their fellow students. In doing so, Druid Hills High School strives to educate and equip the leaders of tomorrow.

School Details

Head of School
Brittany Cunningham
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
83%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
51.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
42%
White
31.4%
Hispanic
14.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 494 Students
University of Georgia 445 Students
Emory University 242 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 221 Students
Kennesaw State University 211 Students
Georgia Southern University 158 Students
Mercer University 119 Students
Berry College 115 Students
Clark Atlanta University 110 Students
Auburn University 107 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 170 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Business 121 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Architecture 41 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 298 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/13/2025
I am going into my fourth year at Druid Hills High School and overall it's been a pretty good experience. I have been challenged with rigorous courses by good teachers that I feel like will prepare me for college. I have learned a lot and was able to play two sports I love which are baseball and football even with what I feel like is below average facilities and resources. However, it has taught me to use what I have and also helped me learn many things.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
I have had a great four years at druid hills. Some of the teachers are being forced to teach in categories that they have no idea about and even then they're doing the best they can with the resources that we have.
5.0 Junior
8/9/2024
I've been at DHHS for 2 years, I'm an immigrant and people were always so good to me, they're always willing to help, I have no complaints about that. Teachers, the same thing (except for some of them) but overall they're all great persons and professionals.
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3.0 21 Reviews
1.0 other
9/29/2025
THIS SCHOOL SUCKS!!!!!!!! Everyone there is awful and doesn't care about anything. No one has any motivation to succeed and keep others down in the process. This is a wasteland for potential, and I'm so glad I left. This school has gotten worse and worse every year, and will soon reach a point of no...
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1.0 parent
5/30/2025
Please don’t send your kids to this school. Teachers bully children without penalty. The administration coddle and protect teachers that traumatize the students. The superintendent is arrogant and a complete liability to the county. Disgusting school leadership across the board.
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2.0 other
11/7/2023
I recently graduated from DHHS. I saw a lot of teachers leave and new ones come through who were just okay. A lot of things go unseen at this school. There are kids doing drugs in the restroom making it hard for those of us who actually had to use it, causing long lines and other bathrooms to close...
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5.0 parent
1/10/2023
best school ever and great diversity and inclusion. produces best talent and good students. keeps students open minded about the diversity around them . best homecoming parades and also mr joyner is so awsome he believed in diversity and inclusion and how to celebrate diversity and other peoples cul...
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Georgia DeKalb County Atlanta 30307
Druid Hills High School

Druid Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,430 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Druid Hills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Decatur High School, Hillside Conant School, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Druid Hills High School.

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