Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Point Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
High Point Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Point Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#576 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
29%
18%
Black
32%
36%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Elementary School's ranking?
High Point Elementary School is ranked #576 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are High Point Elementary School often compared to?
High Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend High Point Elementary School?
675 students attend High Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of High Point Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Elementary School?
High Point Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Point Elementary School offer ?
High Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Point Elementary School part of?
High Point Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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