Enrollment
1,073
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lithonia, GA
Miller Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Miller Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174003332
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Grove High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Grove High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Grove High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Grove High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Grove High School
Miller Grove High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lithonia, Georgia, enrolling 1,073 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,073 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 385 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,073 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lithonia's high schools, it stands alongside Lithonia High School (1,547 students): Miller Grove High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 18.6:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Miller Grove High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Miller Grove High School compares
Miller Grove High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Miller Grove High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Miller Grove High School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Miller Grove High 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 high schools in Lithonia
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lithonia High School
Standard public school
1,547 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Standard public school
1,370 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Standard public school
1,224 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,073 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Grove High School
How many students attend Miller Grove High School?
Miller Grove High School has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lithonia, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Grove High School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Grove High School?
100.0% of students at Miller Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Miller Grove High School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Grove High School?
Miller Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller Grove High School rank among high schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Grove High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lithonia, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lithonia on the city page.
Is Miller Grove High School a good school?
Miller Grove High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Miller Grove High 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.
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