Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy Height Elementary 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorothy Height Elementary School serves the southern part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Height Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dorothy Height Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Height Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1930 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Height Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Height Elementary School is ranked #1930 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dorothy Height Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy Height Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Key Elementary School, Brewer Elementary School, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Height Elementary School?
419 students attend Dorothy Height Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dorothy Height Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Height Elementary School?
Dorothy Height Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Height Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Height Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Height Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Height Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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