Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's student population of 65 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
14%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's ranking?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is ranked #357 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Margaret Harris Comprehensive School often compared to?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
The graduation rate of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
65 students attend Margaret Harris Comprehensive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Harris Comprehensive School offer ?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School part of?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School located?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is located in the Briarcliff Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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