Serving 684 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 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Point Elementary School serves the northeast part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Point Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
High Point Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#568 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #568 out of 2,192 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
684 students attend High Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of High Point Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Point Elementary School part of?
High Point Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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