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#1242 of 2,268 schools in GA
Uhs of Laurel Heights
School · Dekalb County · Atlanta, GA
A Dekalb County school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
934 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Uhs of Laurel Heights score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Uhs of Laurel Heights 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$133,085
Median home value
$797,400
Median rent
$1,796/mo
College educated
82.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)Private · tuition | 6.8private | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Paideia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| Hillside Conant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–12 | Not available | 171 | Compare → |
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
- #50 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
Uhs of Laurel Heights is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uhs of Laurel Heights
Uhs of Laurel Heights is a public school in Atlanta, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,242 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uhs of Laurel Heights
What grades does Uhs of Laurel Heights serve?
Uhs of Laurel Heights serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Uhs of Laurel Heights?
Uhs of Laurel Heights has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uhs of Laurel Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Uhs of Laurel Heights is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uhs of Laurel Heights rank in GA?
Uhs of Laurel Heights ranks #1,242 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Uhs of Laurel Heights's MySchoolScout rating?
Uhs of Laurel Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Uhs of Laurel Heights?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uhs of Laurel Heights has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Uhs of Laurel Heights a charter school?
No, Uhs of Laurel Heights is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Uhs of Laurel Heights a Title I school?
No, Uhs of Laurel Heights is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uhs of Laurel Heights?
40.4% of students at Uhs of Laurel Heights 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (404) 888-7876
- Area population (ZIP 30306)
- 24,274
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 30306; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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