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#649 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 29% in state

High Point Elementary School

Elementary School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA

A Fulton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

520 Greenland Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at High Point Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High Point Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$117,865

Median home value

$804,300

Median rent

$1,810/mo

College educated

75%

Homeownership

50.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.5 mi574Compare →
Springmont SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–81.6 mi170Compare →
The Schenck SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–61.7 mi250Compare →
Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaPrivate · tuition7.9private4–122.1 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#53 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

High Point Elementary School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High Point Elementary School

High Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Point Elementary School

What grades does High Point Elementary School serve?

High Point Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend High Point Elementary School?

High Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High Point Elementary School rank in GA?

High Point Elementary School ranks #649 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is High Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

High Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 High Point Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High Point Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is High Point Elementary School a charter school?

No, High Point Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High Point Elementary School a Title I school?

No, High Point Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Point Elementary School?

57.3% of students at High Point Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 30342)
33,774
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
33.3
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 30342; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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