North Springs High School
North Springs High School serves 1,591 students in grades 9-12.
North Springs High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Springs High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Springs High School's student population of 1,591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,591 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Springs High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Springs High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #709 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 48% | 37% |
| White | 27% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Springs High School is Dunwoody High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sandy Springs Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodland Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Woodland Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 986 students10
0.9 miles
1130 Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890 0.9 PK-5 986 - Atlanta Spalding Drive Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 426 students10
1.1 miles
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880 1.1 PK-5 426 - Atlanta Austin Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 642 students10
1.6 miles
5435 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102 1.6 PK-5 642 - Atlanta Ison Springs Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 684 students10
1.7 miles
8261 Ison Rd
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4020 1.7 PK-5 684 - Atlanta Dunwoody Springs Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 581 students10
1.9 miles
8100 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4060 1.9 PK-5 581
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