Cedar Grove High School is located at 2360 River Road, Ellenwood, Georgia, United States in suburban unincorporated south DeKalb County. It opened in the fall of 1972 with an enrollment of 512 students. Enrollment has fluctuated over the years with the development of the surrounding area.
Serving 1,121 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove 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 15% (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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Grove High School's student population of 1,121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue on blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
We strive to educate the whole child, maintaining high academic standards with respect for all learners.
School Rankings
Cedar Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Grove High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1886 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
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 Cedar Grove High School's ranking?
Cedar Grove High School is ranked #1886 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Grove High School is 77%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cedar Grove High School?
1,121 students attend Cedar Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cedar Grove High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Grove High School?
Cedar Grove High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove High School offer ?
Cedar Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Grove High School part of?
Cedar Grove High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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