Dunwoody High School

Dunwoody High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5035 Vermack Rd,  Dunwoody, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.8
3.9
2,142 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Mcferrin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very 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
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
40.6%
Hispanic
34.6%
Black
15.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#28 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 634 Students
Georgia State University 444 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 301 Students
Kennesaw State University 259 Students
Auburn University 230 Students
Emory University 223 Students
Georgia College & State University 186 Students
Georgia Southern University 185 Students
Florida State University 150 Students
The University of Alabama 139 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 247 Students
Biology 132 Students
Psychology 128 Students
Computer Science 111 Students
Marketing 89 Students
Political Science and Government 86 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Finance 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Engineering 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 317 Reviews
5.0 Junior
4/11/2025
Dunwoody Highschool is a place that cultivates my desire to learn. Not only does it foster motivation in the classroom, but also on the fields and courts in the numerous sports offered here. The facilities are very well kept, ensuring a safe, clean, environment well-suited to focused studies.
3.0 Senior
10/17/2024
So far my experience on the school campus has been great. I have not had any bad incidents, although I have heard of bad moments in school, thankfully none has happened to me. A bad experience for me has been in bad weather, how come they don't cancel class? Like when the weather is low average, why do have to suffer cold at school? They could at least program a heater.
5.0 Parent
8/10/2024
Dunwoody High School provides a variety of clubs for all interests and the teachers are invested in the students.
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3.9 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/8/2022
all there is is fights, drugs, bullying and many more bad things. You are not safe at this school.
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5.0 student
8/19/2022
Not sure what the previous post is all about. Dunwoody is a great school with excellent teachers and respect for special needs students. I’m in my last year here and this schools reputation is well known amongst top schools like Ga Tech and Ga State.
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1.0 student
3/15/2022
lots and lots of bullying, i go here now as we get denied food in the lunch line even though we dont bring food because dunwoody cant afford more food. i see kids making fun of special needs students aswell as coaching staff and admin.
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5.0 student
12/13/2018
I am not sure what the previous reviewer is referring to. I was a minority student at Dunwoody H.S. and the vast majority of minority students are excelling and the statistics prove that out. I was able to get accepted into a very good University and the education I received at Dunwoody is a major r...
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Georgia DeKalb County Dunwoody 30338
Dunwoody High School

Dunwoody High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dunwoody, GA, in the Dunwoody neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Dunwoody High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $737,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Springs High School, Crossroads Christian Academy, Mount Vernon School, and more. Learn more about what Dunwoody has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dunwoody High School.

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