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Southwest DeKalb High School

Decatur, Georgia · Grades 9 to 12 · DeKalb County

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About Southwest DeKalb High School

Southwest DeKalb High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Decatur, Georgia. Enrollment was 1,237 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Decatur. With about 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. DeKalb County runs 129 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 56 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in DeKalb County.

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School facts

Address2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Phone(678) 874-1902
School districtDeKalb County
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,237
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)81
Students per teacher15.3
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, DeKalb County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130174000679). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Rainbow Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Decatur · 0.2 miDeKalb Brilliance AcademyCharter · Grades K to 8Decatur · 0.6 miThe Anchor SchoolCharter · Grades 6 to 12Decatur · 1.2 miBob Mathis Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Decatur · 1.3 miCanby Lane Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Decatur · 1.4 miChapel Hill Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Decatur · 1.6 miChapel Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Decatur · 1.6 miColumbia Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Decatur · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southwest DeKalb High School serve?

Southwest DeKalb High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Southwest DeKalb High School?

Southwest DeKalb High School reported 1,237 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest DeKalb High School?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,237 students and 81 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwest DeKalb High School a public or charter school?

Southwest DeKalb High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southwest DeKalb High School in?

Southwest DeKalb High School is part of DeKalb County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/dekalb-county/

Where is Southwest DeKalb High School located?

Southwest DeKalb High School is at 2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034. The phone number is (678) 874-1902.

How many other schools are near Southwest DeKalb High School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest DeKalb High School in our directory.

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