D. M. Therrell High School vs. Benjamin E. Mays High School
Should you attend D. M. Therrell High School or Benjamin E. Mays High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
D. M. Therrell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Benjamin E. Mays High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, D. M. Therrell 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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.
Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin E. Mays 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 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,005 students
1,363 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2039 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2065 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
13%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
405
Grade 10 Students
277
377
Grade 11 Students
211
329
Grade 12 Students
204
252
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
95%
92%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
