In the 2024-25 school year, Druid Hills High School reported enrolling 536 African American students, reflecting a 2.9% decline compared to the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.
Available data indicated that total enrollment at Druid Hills High School reached 1,412 students for the same period. African American students accounted for 38% of the student body, representing the school’s largest demographic group.
The campus is part of DeKalb County School District, whose main office is in Decatur.
Out of 129 schools in DeKalb County School District, Lithonia High School had the greatest number of African American student enrollments in 2024-25, totaling 1,288.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report, over 1.7 million students attended public schools across Georgia. The highest concentration was in elementary schools with 787,206 enrolled (45.9%), while 388,733 students (22.7%) were in middle schools and 539,092 (31.4%) attended high schools.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a serious concern in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of instructional days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The department responded with a statewide plan that features a real-time attendance dashboard, increased public outreach, and additional support for districts with high needs to encourage consistent attendance. For more, see the GaDOE initiative.
In 2025, Georgia legislators revised attendance regulations to prohibit expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The update also established new reporting protocols and incorporated initiatives that enable students to complete diplomas through alternative pathways.
As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, which is lower than the national figure of 15:1, according to Public School Review.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,446 | 708 | 49% |
| 2011-12 | 1,763 | 1,075 | 61% |
| 2012-13 | 1,534 | 874 | 57% |
| 2013-14 | 1,418 | 751 | 53% |
| 2014-15 | 1,331 | 678 | 51% |
| 2015-16 | 1,249 | 599 | 48% |
| 2016-17 | 1,289 | 592 | 46% |
| 2017-18 | 1,301 | 559 | 43% |
| 2018-19 | 1,291 | 529 | 41% |
| 2019-20 | 1,303 | 521 | 40% |
| 2020-21 | 1,307 | 522 | 40% |
| 2021-22 | 1,322 | 542 | 41% |
| 2022-23 | 1,350 | 567 | 42% |
| 2023-24 | 1,417 | 552 | 39% |
| 2024-25 | 1,412 | 536 | 38% |