Stone Mountain High School

Stone Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4555 Central Dr,  Stone Mountain, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.3
2.6
1,220 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
13.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Black
73.8%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
White
2.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 358 Students
Kennesaw State University 194 Students
University of Georgia 171 Students
Georgia Southern University 131 Students
Albany State University 129 Students
Emory University 123 Students
Savannah State University 111 Students
Clayton State University 111 Students
Clark Atlanta University 98 Students
Columbus State University 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 95 Students
Business 79 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Biology 59 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Chemistry 22 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Film and Video Studies 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 275 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/26/2025
The school itself is very tight nit for sure. The school has a lot of academic problems and communication problems for which the students have to deal with them in the end. I will admit that some of the teachers genuinely love teaching and have inspired many students to follow the paths they've chosen.
4.0 Senior
6/13/2025
I have attended Stone Mountain High School since my 9th grade year and I am currently a senior. Throughout all of those years there has been plenty of physical outbreaks, and the school spirit isn't as strong as other high schools. The academics are pretty good if you're willing to learn and put in the work. I have had great teachers all throughout the years except maybe 1. We also have had difficulty finding teachers to fill in classes from the teaching shortage.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2024
It is an average highschool that excels with college readiness and preparing their seniors for real life but the food and other aspects of the school is very poor
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 15 Reviews
5.0 other
8/23/2025
So many great happening at this school. Students have many opportunities to win in life.
1.0 other
8/4/2025
First day back for students. Absolutely mess! No type of organization. Sat there for an hour and a half and my issue still wasn't resolved. Incompetent adults working there
2.0 student
2/6/2025
This is the worst school in dekalb county the environment is horrible and they don’t care about the students. I have been in a lock down for 2 hr we haven’t ate and they won’t let us go to the bathroom or get food. The school is emotional draining and I would say go to every school but this 1
5.0 student
11/10/2024
The first I want to say is that this school good and friendly I like it

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Stone Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Stone Mountain, GA, in the Stone Mountain neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Stone Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $337,140. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Dekalb Special Education Center, Dekalb Early College Academy, Elizabeth Andrews High School, and more. Learn more about what Stone Mountain has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stone Mountain High School.

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