Tucker High School

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Tucker High School ranks 299 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tucker High School is a public high school located in Tucker, Georgia, serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tucker High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating for most of the past decade. Its four-year graduation rate hovers around 80%, lower than the state average. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly below state and county averages across all subject areas, ranging from 15.7% to 36.2% compared to state averages of 42% to 44.7%. With around 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Tucker High School serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending, the school has been unable to improve student outcomes.

In comparison, nearby Chamblee High School consistently outperforms Tucker High School, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia high schools with a 4-star rating. Similarly, Tapestry Public Charter School also outperforms Tucker High on several measures, despite serving a similar demographic. In contrast, other DeKalb County schools like Clarkston High School and Stone Mountain High School have even lower performance metrics than Tucker High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5036 Lavista Rd
Tucker, GA 30084

(678) 874-3702

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,155

Feeder schools for Tucker High School:

Elementary:	Brockett Elementary School
	Idlewood Elementary School
	Livsey Elementary School
	Midvale Elementary School
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	Smoke Rise Elementary School
Middle:	Tucker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,590

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.7%

Hispanic:

21.9%

White:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tucker High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10^th among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tucker High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.7%), Hispanic (21.9%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tucker High School is 15.8, which is the 11^th best among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Tucker High School employs 100.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tucker High School is $11,155. 13 high schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tucker High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Tucker High School 299^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Tucker High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tucker High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	29.77	269^th	335	19.7%
2007	40.89	236^th	358	34.1%
2008	47.56	211^th	370	43.0%
2009	52.16	197^th	372	47.0%
2010	53.48	174^th	384	54.7%
2011	51.27	213^th	402	47.0%
2012	43.20	245^th	396	38.1%
2013	37.82	293^rd	425	31.1%
2014	34.81	305^th	425	28.2%
2015	41.38	208^th	435	52.2%
2016	42.90	202^nd	426	52.6%
2017	41.26	201^st	420	52.1%
2018	37.85	231^st	428	46.0%
2019	37.12	244^th	438	44.3%
2021	31.43	259^th	410	36.8%
2022	35.98	246^th	429	42.7%
2023	40.62	229^th	442	48.2%
2024	29.15	299^th	458	34.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tucker High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1222	1222
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1088	1088
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1084	1084
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1293	1293
1994	594	667	61	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1334
1995	508	575	65	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1996	508	575	65	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1997	549	665	93	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1998	501	667	118	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1325
1999	467	670	113	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1291
2000	465	665	132	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2001	447	698	141	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	1332
2002	424	721	115	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2003	424	721	115	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2004	397	746	88	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2005	329	786	85	67	1	n/a	n/a	48	1316
2006	305	1025	78	68	1	n/a	n/a	58	1535
2007	285	972	68	74	1	n/a	n/a	50	1450
2008	249	1089	65	79	0	n/a	n/a	50	1532
2009	224	1071	58	81	0	n/a	n/a	53	1487
2010	191	977	70	113	2	4	57	0	1414
2011	175	1067	113	132	3	3	44	0	1537
2012	186	1105	169	137	3	2	27	0	1629
2013	191	1162	210	162	3	2	24	0	1754
2014	182	1202	243	164	8	1	32	0	1832
2015	179	1208	222	186	7	1	40	0	1843
2016	167	1163	255	187	6	2	44	0	1824
2017	160	1103	260	194	5	2	39	0	1763
2018	157	1089	252	208	2	3	38	0	1749
2019	154	1100	239	224	2	2	36	0	1757
2020	149	1103	200	248	2	1	44	0	1747
2021	154	1034	180	278	4	1	41	0	1692
2022	144	930	174	301	2	1	54	0	1606
2023	156	908	134	316	3	2	60	0	1579
2024	145	902	142	349	2	1	49	0	1590

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tucker High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1222	64.0	19.0	3.6
1991	1088	60.0	18.1	7.4
1992	1084	62.0	17.4	9.4
1993	1293	73.0	17.7	11.5
1994	1334	75.4	17.7	19.7
1995	1170	62.4	18.8	17.4
1996	1170	62.4	18.8	17.4
1997	1342	71.1	18.9	25.9
1998	1325	71.6	18.5	21.3
1999	1291	71.5	18.1	27
2000	1303	75.5	17.3	26.2
2001	1332	73.0	18.2	28.2
2002	1333	83.1	16.0	32.9
2003	1333	83.1	16.0	32.9
2004	1296	76.8	16.9	35.1
2005	1316	73.8	17.8	41.7
2006	1535	88.7	17.3	49.8
2007	1450	84.2	17.2	50.2
2008	1532	86.8	17.6	53.3
2009	1487	83.5	17.8	55
2010	1414	81.9	17.2	56.1
2011	1537	88.0	17.4	57.1
2012	1629	90.6	17.9	63.3
2013	1754	94.9	18.4	61.7
2014	1832	105.5	17.3	64.6
2015	1843	107.0	17.2	63.4
2016	1824	110.0	16.5	62.2
2017	1763	114.0	15.4	56.8
2018	1749	120.0	14.5	60
2019	1757	119.0	14.7	62.1
2020	1747	116.5	14.9	58.3
2021	1692	116.8	14.4	50.7
2022	1606	106.3	15.1	n/a
2023	1579	99.7	15.8	51.5
2024	1590	100.5	15.8	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tucker High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1222	64.0	19.0	3.6
1991	1088	60.0	18.1	7.4
1992	1084	62.0	17.4	9.4
1993	1293	73.0	17.7	11.5
1994	1334	75.4	17.7	19.7
1995	1170	62.4	18.8	17.4
1996	1170	62.4	18.8	17.4
1997	1342	71.1	18.9	25.9
1998	1325	71.6	18.5	21.3
1999	1291	71.5	18.1	27
2000	1303	75.5	17.3	26.2
2001	1332	73.0	18.2	28.2
2002	1333	83.1	16.0	32.9
2003	1333	83.1	16.0	32.9
2004	1296	76.8	16.9	35.1
2005	1316	73.8	17.8	41.7
2006	1535	88.7	17.3	49.8
2007	1450	84.2	17.2	50.2
2008	1532	86.8	17.6	53.3
2009	1487	83.5	17.8	55
2010	1414	81.9	17.2	56.1
2011	1537	88.0	17.4	57.1
2012	1629	90.6	17.9	63.3
2013	1754	94.9	18.4	61.7
2014	1832	105.5	17.3	64.6
2015	1843	107.0	17.2	63.4
2016	1824	110.0	16.5	62.2
2017	1763	114.0	15.4	56.8
2018	1749	120.0	14.5	60
2019	1757	119.0	14.7	62.1
2020	1747	116.5	14.9	58.3
2021	1692	116.8	14.4	50.7
2022	1606	106.3	15.1	n/a
2023	1579	99.7	15.8	51.5
2024	1590	100.5	15.8	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tucker High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$481 (5.2%)	$8,833 (94.8%)	$9,314
2018	$488 (4.9%)	$9,405 (95.1%)	$9,893
2019	$639 (5.7%)	$10,515 (94.3%)	$11,155

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tucker High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 244^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 229^th of 442 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Tucker High School)	32.6	37.3	4.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)	40.6	30.9	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Tucker High School)	10.8	22.5	11.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)	26.6	21.9	4.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Tucker High School)	32.8	33.9	1.1%
End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)	38.6	32.6	6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Tucker High School)	40.8	26.4	14.4%
End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)	46.5	27	19.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1757	1579	10.1%
African American	1100	908	17.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	239	134	43.9%
Hispanic	224	316	41.1%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	154	156	1.3%
Two or More Races	36	60	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.1%	51.5%	10.6%

Schools Near Tucker High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tucker High School	Public	9-12	5036 Lavista Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3702	1,590	101	15.8	67.7%	145 (9.1%)	902 (56.7%)	349 (21.9%)	142 (8.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (3.1%)	29.2	299^th of 458 public high schools	34.7%		40.6	229^th of 442 public high schools	48.2%	70	32.9	15.7	36.2	26.3									$11,155	$639	$10,515
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd	Atlanta	30340	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 201-0451	174	15	11.9	74.7%	37 (21.3%)	70 (40.2%)	2 (1.1%)	64 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5.3	446^th of 458 public high schools	2.6%					(n/a)		6.1	3.0		20.5	12.5	41.0	10.3	18.8	38.5	2.6	0.0
Elizabeth Andrews High School	Public	10-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2602	166	38	4.3	74.1%	4 (2.4%)	122 (73.5%)	30 (18.1%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	8.6	427^th of 458 public high schools	6.8%		20.8	342^nd of 442 public high schools	22.6%	85	7.4	0.0	10.0	14.5									$19,455	$545	$18,909
Dekalb Early College Academy	Public	9-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-0221	301	19	15.8	77.4%	5 (1.7%)	210 (69.8%)	42 (14.0%)	37 (12.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	93.6	10^th of 458 public high schools	97.8%		97.4	2^nd of 442 public high schools	99.5%	8	79.5	77.2	81.7	85.7									$12,774	$575	$12,199
Stone Mountain High School	Public	9-12	4555 Central Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6302	1,206	67	18.0	91.0%	21 (1.7%)	851 (70.6%)	187 (15.5%)	118 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	22 (1.8%)	14.5	399^th of 458 public high schools	12.9%		18.6	354^th of 442 public high schools	19.9%	45	20.6	19.3	13.2	14.7									$11,312	$718	$10,595
Tapestry Public Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3130 Raymond Dr	Doraville	30340	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(678) 676-1200	300	38	7.8	41.0%	136 (45.3%)	84 (28.0%)	62 (20.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	35.7	265^th of 458 public high schools	42.1%		48.5	184^th of 442 public high schools	58.4%	81	33.3	29.7	64.0	11.1	35.4	41.7	37.0	10.9	33.3	37.0	12.0	26.1	$18,249	$255	$17,994
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	3801 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6702	2,186	128	17.1	48.9%	674 (30.8%)	406 (18.6%)	938 (42.9%)	83 (3.8%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	77 (3.5%)	49.3	193^rd of 458 public high schools	57.9%		52.3	162^nd of 442 public high schools	63.3%	31	49.6	26.3	47.0	26.9									$10,553	$566	$9,987
Clarkston High School	Public	9-12	618 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5302	1,402	97	14.3	87.0%	85 (6.1%)	758 (54.1%)	104 (7.4%)	427 (30.5%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.5%)	16 (1.1%)	16.5	388^th of 458 public high schools	15.3%		20	345^th of 442 public high schools	21.9%	43	18.5	18.8	14.4	21.4									$12,511	$873	$11,638
Parkview High School	Public	9-12	998 Cole Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 921-2874	3,279	178	18.3	58.6%	624 (19.0%)	898 (27.4%)	945 (28.8%)	679 (20.7%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	124 (3.8%)	68.3	92^nd of 458 public high schools	79.9%		64.8	100^th of 442 public high schools	77.4%	8	52.2	60.1	54.1	39.6									$8,514	$316	$8,198
Chamblee High School	Public	9-12	3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6902	1,829	108	16.9	43.7%	617 (33.7%)	327 (17.9%)	623 (34.1%)	167 (9.1%)	12 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (4.4%)	65.6	103^rd of 458 public high schools	77.5%		71.9	69^th of 442 public high schools	84.4%	34	59.6	29.5	63.3	41.0									$7,017	$156	$6,861

Frequently Asked Questions about Tucker High School

Is Tucker High School a good school?

Tucker High School ranks 299^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tucker High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,590 students attended Tucker High School.

What district is Tucker High School in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of Tucker High School?

Students at Tucker High School are 57% African American, 22% Hispanic, 9% White, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Tucker High School?

Tucker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brockett Elementary School
Elementary : Idlewood Elementary School
Elementary : Livsey Elementary School
Elementary : Midvale Elementary School
Elementary : Smoke Rise Elementary School
Middle : Tucker Middle School

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