Lithonia High School

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Lithonia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2440 Phillips Rd,  Lithonia, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.2
2.8
1,522 Students
D+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Darrick Mccray
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
75%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
D
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
18.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
87.8%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
2.5%

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.
Georgia State University 489 Students
University of Georgia 263 Students
Kennesaw State University 254 Students
Georgia Southern University 246 Students
Clark Atlanta University 233 Students
Albany State University 206 Students
Savannah State University 166 Students
Emory University 156 Students
Columbus State University 147 Students
University of West Georgia 142 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 119 Students
Business 109 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Biology 85 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Small Business Management 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 280 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/16/2026
Since I went to Lithonia I feel like it's a good because I graduated from there and I use to play sports there to
3.0 Senior
5/29/2025
I enjoyed myself attending the school. Had some ups and downs but I'm glad I graduated and onto the next phase in my life.
4.0 Senior
1/25/2025
The best part is that my grades are good and My teachers are really supportive worst part is the fights in our school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/6/2025
great school very safe good football team
3.0 parent
10/2/2024
I am relocating from Florida and this will be my 9th & 11th graders school. I am reluctant to send them here after reading the reviews, normally I like to experience things for myself to conclude my own opinion but not when it comes to my kids education. The questions I have are: 1. Am I allowed to...
3.0 teacher
2/8/2023
As an educator, my faith in public education is lessened when I know there are people as incompetent as our admin and how he managed to secure his spot. It is beyond sad, but not as sad as the fact he patrols the internet regulating unflattering comments about himself and then generates fictitious p...
1.0 parent
3/8/2018
This school has people whose main goal is to be in your business and not help. My kid had a problem and the counselor instructed the teachers not to give her the makeup work. In addition they wrote a letter stating if you don't graduate any college you were admitted to will not let you attend. Well...

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Lithonia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lithonia, GA, in the Redan neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,522 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Lithonia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 75%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $254,803. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miller Grove High School, Miller's Military Academy, Howard Scholars Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lithonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lithonia High School.

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