Public schools in Stone Mountain, GA
22 open public schools with an address in Stone Mountain, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,170
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Stone Mountain public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Stone Mountain, GA: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,170 students, an average of 690 per school. The largest campus is Stephenson High School (1,339 students), and the largest elementary school is Rockbridge Elementary School (900).
Every listed school belongs to DeKalb County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 97% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Stone Mountain
Elementary schools in Stone Mountain
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgood Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 614 | 11.8:1 | |
| DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School DeKalb County · Charter | KG–08 | 760 | 15.2:1 | |
| Dunaire Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 432 | 13.5:1 | |
| Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 450 | 13.6:1 | |
| Hambrick Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 536 | 13.7:1 | |
| Rockbridge Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 900 | 14.3:1 | |
| Rowland Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 390 | 11.8:1 | |
| Smoke Rise Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 539 | 12:1 | |
| Stephenson Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 551 | 13.4:1 | |
| Stone Mill Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 601 | 14.3:1 | |
| Stone Mountain Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 453 | 12.9:1 | |
| Woodridge Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 444 | 14.8:1 | |
| Wynbrooke Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 546 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Stone Mountain
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 1,272 | 16.3:1 | |
| Stephenson Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 788 | 12.9:1 | |
| Stone Mountain Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 986 | 13.9:1 | |
| The Champion Middle Theme School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 782 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Stone Mountain
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Early College Academy DeKalb County | 09–12 | 314 | 17.4:1 | |
| Elizabeth Andrews High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 167 | 5.2:1 | |
| Redan High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,052 | 17.8:1 | |
| Stephenson High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,339 | 16.7:1 | |
| Stone Mountain High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,254 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black72.9%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Stone Mountain schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,170 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Stone Mountain
How many public schools are in Stone Mountain, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Stone Mountain: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 15,170 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Stone Mountain?
All listed public schools with an address in Stone Mountain belong to DeKalb County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Stone Mountain?
Stephenson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Stone Mountain, with 1,339 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Stone Mountain?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Stone Mountain are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Stone Mountain schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Stone Mountain public schools is 14.1:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Stone Mountain guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities