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Benjamin E. Mays High School vs. D. M. Therrell High School

Should you attend Benjamin E. Mays High School or D. M. Therrell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benjamin E. Mays High School
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
D. M. Therrell High School
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin E. Mays High 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, D. M. Therrell High 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 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,338 students
964 students
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Test Scores

#1917 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#2000 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in GA)
85%
(Bottom 50% in GA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
372
274
Grade 10 Students
332
266
Grade 11 Students
346
231
Grade 12 Students
288
193

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
91%
95%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
0.17
0.10

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
n/a
 
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