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#1184 of 2,268 schools in GA
D. M. Therrell High School
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3099 Panther Trl SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
- Math 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at D. M. Therrell High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D. M. Therrell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,242
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Southwest Atlanta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Benjamin E. Mays High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,363 | Compare → |
| Tri-cities High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,774 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #44 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
D. M. Therrell High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D. M. Therrell High School
D. M. Therrell High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D. M. Therrell High School
What grades does D. M. Therrell High School serve?
D. M. Therrell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend D. M. Therrell High School?
D. M. Therrell High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. M. Therrell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at D. M. Therrell High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D. M. Therrell High School rank in GA?
D. M. Therrell High School ranks #1,184 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is D. M. Therrell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
D. M. Therrell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at D. M. Therrell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D. M. Therrell High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is D. M. Therrell High School a charter school?
No, D. M. Therrell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D. M. Therrell High School a Title I school?
No, D. M. Therrell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D. M. Therrell High School?
79.0% of students at D. M. Therrell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (404) 802-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30311)
- 34,036
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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