Southwest DeKalb High School
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034. 270 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53% of them enrolled in college within a year.
99% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.7% of graduates to college; Southwest DeKalb High School sends 53%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Southwest DeKalb
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 31.9%Georgia private college 2.6%Out-of-state college 14.1%Georgia technical college 4.4%Career credential, working 5.6%Working, not in college 23.3%Not found in Georgia records 18.1%Share of the 270 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Tuskegee University, Alabama A & M University, Jackson State University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, North Carolina A & T State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia State University 23 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 14 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Kennesaw State University 14 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Fort Valley State University 8 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Georgia Southern University 8 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Columbia High School (2.4 mi, 40.5% to college) · Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (3.2 mi, 48.3% to college) · Towers High School (3.2 mi, 49.4% to college) · Miller Grove High School (4.4 mi, 59.2% to college) · Cedar Grove High School (4.4 mi, 53.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Southwest DeKalb | DeKalb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 90.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 911 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 33.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Southwest DeKalb High School graduates go to college?
- 53% of the Class of 2024 at Southwest DeKalb High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Southwest DeKalb High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Southwest DeKalb High School graduates are Georgia State University, Albany State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Southwest DeKalb High School?
- Southwest DeKalb High School has a four-year graduation rate of 90.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Southwest DeKalb High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 20.3% of Southwest DeKalb High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
