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Miller Grove High School

High School · Dekalb County · Lithonia, GA

A Dekalb County high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30058

  • Math 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$15,368
Chronic Absenteeism66.3%

Students at Miller Grove High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

87%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Miller Grove High 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,971/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lithonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,633

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
7 boys'·4 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Howard Scholars AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–121.4 mi65Compare →
Lithonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.49–121.5 mi1,504Compare →
Twins Academy Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated8–121.8 mi12Compare →
Twins Academy Inc at 3152Private · tuitionNot ratedK–121.8 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Dekalb County

Schools in district
131
Rank in district
#116 of 131
District spending per student
$15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Miller Grove High School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miller Grove High School

Miller Grove High School is a public high school in Lithonia, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 1,109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,101 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miller Grove High School

What grades does Miller Grove High School serve?

Miller Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Miller Grove High School?

Miller Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miller Grove High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miller Grove High School rank in GA?

Miller Grove High School ranks #2,101 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Miller Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miller Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Miller Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Grove High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Miller Grove High School a charter school?

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

Is Miller Grove High School a Title I school?

No, Miller Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller Grove High School?

87.0% of students at Miller Grove 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
1,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.3%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 30058)
63,421
Area average commute
38.3 min
Area median age
34.9
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 30058; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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