- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174003868
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #52 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks #52 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130174003868 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 5.4:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 76
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
76 students
What this shows Margaret Harris Comprehensive School reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Harris Comprehensive School compares
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
White 10.5%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret Harris Comprehensive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Harris Comprehensive School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Doraville United Elementary School
Standard public school
1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Standard public school
961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
Standard public school
941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
How many students attend Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School has 76 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is 5.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
62.9% of students at Margaret Harris Comprehensive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Harris Comprehensive School?
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaret Harris Comprehensive School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School ranks #52 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.