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Charles R. Drew High School

6237 Garden Walk Blvd, Riverdale, GA 30274Clayton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,652
Students
Total enrolled
74%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 14% vs nat'l
$13,263
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 19% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,652 students in grades 09–12 in Riverdale, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,263 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Charles R. Drew High School is a very large high in Riverdale, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 1,652 students. The district invests $13,263 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Charles R. Drew High School

1,652
Total Students
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution799 male · 853 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 1,496 students
Student Composition
33%
60%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black60%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130123003855

Academic Outcomes at Charles R. Drew High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
74%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30274

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,263Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,263
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,836
Student Support$2,520
Administration$1,592
Operations$1,990
Other$1,326
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,263 spent per student, an estimated $5,876 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
33%
State government
51.5%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal programs
15.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary AcademyHawthorne Elementary SchoolThurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolHaynie Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Eddie White Middle SchoolRex Mill Middle SchoolJonesboro Middle SchoolBabb Middle School
+7 more
↓
High School
Lovejoy High SchoolMorrow High SchoolForest Park High SchoolMundy's Mill High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyClayton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClayton County →
Phone: (770)473-2700
NCES ID: 130123003855
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Riverdale seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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2,136 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
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High
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1,765 students · 09–12
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High
Mundy's Mill High School
1,629 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
Jonesboro High School
1,535 students · 09–12
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Mid
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1,438 students · 06–08
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
6237 Garden Walk Blvd, Riverdale, GA 30274
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.