Serving 769 students in grades 9-12, Towers 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 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Towers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Towers High School's student population of 769 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Towers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towers High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
83%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towers High School's ranking?
Towers High School is ranked #1953 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Towers High School often compared to?
Towers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towers High School?
The graduation rate of Towers High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Towers High School?
769 students attend Towers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Towers High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towers High School?
Towers High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towers High School offer ?
Towers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Towers High School part of?
Towers High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Towers High School located?
Towers High School is located in the Mountain Brooke neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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