- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174003332
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Miller Grove High School shrank from 1,188 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 130174003332 · Lithonia, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Miller Grove High School shrank from 1,188 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Miller Grove High 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
Miller Grove High School
1,073 students
What this shows Miller Grove High School reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Grove High School compares
Miller Grove High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,368
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
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.
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
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,012
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,073 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), down 79.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.