Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is a special education school for grades PreK-12 in North Druid Hills in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the DeKalb County School District.
Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Margaret Harris Comprehensive 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
60%
36%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's ranking?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is ranked #527 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
76 students attend Margaret Harris Comprehensive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% 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 Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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