Miller Grove High School

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Miller 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miller Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Miller Grove High School's student population of 1,188 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,188 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Miller Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Grove High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1736 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miller Grove High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miller Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miller Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miller Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
93%
36%
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White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Miller Grove High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Miller Grove High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Miller Grove High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miller Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miller Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miller Grove High School's ranking?
Miller Grove High School is ranked #1736 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Miller Grove High School often compared to?
Miller Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. High School, Redan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Miller Grove High School is 83%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Miller Grove High School?
1,188 students attend Miller Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Miller Grove High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Grove High School?
Miller Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miller Grove High School offer ?
Miller Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Miller Grove High School part of?
Miller Grove High School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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