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 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 4:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 259.3 square miles in Atlanta, GA, with an average distance of 8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 18.7 miles from the school.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's student population of 76 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Unspecific
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's ranking?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is ranked #1017 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 84.4%.
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 Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% 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 4:1, 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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