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Southwest Dekalb High School vs. Columbia High School

Should you attend Southwest Dekalb High School or Columbia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Southwest Dekalb High School
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Columbia High School
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Southwest Dekalb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Dekalb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Serving 909 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,207 students
909 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Dekalb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Dekalb High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1351 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1895 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Dekalb High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
9%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
72%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southwest Dekalb High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Dekalb High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
341
284
Grade 10 Students
325
251
Grade 11 Students
280
179
Grade 12 Students
261
195
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
94%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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