Cross Keys High School
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Phone: (678) 874-6102
Fax: (678) 874-6110
District: Dekalb County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1587 students
Cross Keys High School, a public school located in Brookhaven, GA, serves grades 9-12 in the Dekalb County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Cross Keys High School is a public school located in Brookhaven, GA. 1587 students attend Cross Keys High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| College Readiness | 1/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2026 demographic data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: January 22, 2026
I love the Cross Key School because there are a lot of sports and my son loves it too
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Posted: February 7, 2024
Honestly, I am currently a junior and I just want to explain why this school is not the right place for students who are looking to prepare for future colleges and jobs. The administrators and teachers do not take effective action, as evidenced by the two fights that occurred today on Feb 7, 2024. This is completely unacceptable and disheartening for me as a student at this school.
Take a school like Parkview High School in Gwinnett as an example. They are known for being strict, responsible, and focused on helping students succeed in entering college or future jobs. In contrast, the AP teachers at Cross Keys do not offer re-tests. I am currently taking AP Psychology and have struggled with failing multiple tests with no support or opportunity for improvement. One of my friends from Parkview shared that she was able to improve her scores through review and comprehension, resulting in a 4.0 GPA compared to my 3.6 GPA.
The IEPs are somewhat adequate, but I have noticed that when they state "Our goal is for the student to succeed," it feels more like an empty promise. There is a lack of actual support or assistance provided. Instead of actively helping me, I am often given worksheets from basic subjects like Algebra I and reading. It makes me question the seriousness of the support being offered.
Cross Keys needs to prioritize student performance and offer re-tests to support student success. Additionally, they should consider adding honors classes to benefit studentsÂ’ GPAs. With only 13 AP classes available, students like myself are left to struggle with exams like AP Physics and AP Chemistry without adequate preparation. I hope that Dr. Cunningham takes notice of these concerns, as the current school system is simply not working.
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Posted: November 8, 2020
I had the best teachers and the best students to learn from.
Posted: November 8, 2020
Good homework to learn from. The best teachers.
Posted: November 8, 2020
The teachers were caring and gave you the opportunity to learn.
Posted: November 8, 2020
The graduates were very successful and many went on to college.
Posted: November 8, 2020
The leadership were proud of the school and the students.
Posted: November 8, 2020
The students who needed extra help, were helped after class.
Posted: November 8, 2020
Luckily the school didn't have any bullying.
Posted: September 27, 2016
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The staff at this school is invested because they know that the parents of these students may not always have the time to tutor/support. That's a true community!
Posted: September 27, 2016
The teachers love teaching and the students have strong bonds with most teachers. They care and it shows in the assignments and conversations heard throughout the day.
Posted: September 27, 2016
Posted: September 27, 2016
-Respectful students who value learning.
-Warm and knowledgeable faculty!
-The principal is genuinely invested in the kids and it shows.
-The school culture is great.
-extracurricular and arts program are fabulous.
Posted: December 20, 2012
The student to teachers ratio is great at the school. I seems like the teachers are very helpful to the students, but the management don't have any clue. I read the previous comment parent involvement is low. You know why because the management is so lazy specially the registration office Ms. McCarly any parent who read this she is RUDE RUDE RUDE I travel three times out of state to get my son release paper from the school. She said he will not be getting credit if he leaves before the semester end. Why don't you worry about teaching kids instead of worrying about grades? We know Dekalb school is knows for writing false grade and i am not worry about grades anyway.
Posted: May 4, 2012
i think cross keys can do better over all and get more parent involvment as well.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Garden Hills | Condominium/Townhouse | Atlanta | GA | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Heritage Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Marietta | GA | 16.7 mi |
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| Dobbins ARB | 11.4 mi. |
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