Miller Grove High School

Summary:

Miller Grove High School is a public high school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Miller Grove High School has consistently underperformed compared to the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the county and state in subjects like American Literature and Composition (27.9% vs. 33.7% and 42%), Algebra I (14.6% vs. 24.2% and 44%), and Biology (18.4% vs. 33.2% and 44.7%). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 74.1% in 2019-2020 to 83.1% in 2021-2022, still lagging behind the state average. Additionally, Miller Grove High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Miller Grove High School to the nearby Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering and Medic, located just 4.21 miles away, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of Miller Grove. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, but this level of funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need to re-evaluate how resources are allocated and utilized. Despite maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Miller Grove High School faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges that have contributed to its consistently low performance and ranking compared to other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058

(678) 875-1102

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
360^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,240

Feeder schools for Miller Grove High School:

Elementary:	Panola Way Elementary School
	Woodridge Elementary School
Middle:	Miller Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,109

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.9%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miller Grove High School ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 14^th among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Miller Grove High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Grove High School is 15.8, which is the 11^th best among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Miller Grove High School employs 70 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Grove High School is $11,240. 12 high schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miller Grove High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Grove High School 360^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Miller Grove High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Miller Grove High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	17.05	306^th	335	8.7%
2007	32.47	276^th	358	22.9%
2008	37.43	265^th	370	28.4%
2009	44.63	234^th	372	37.1%
2010	43.31	239^th	384	37.8%
2011	44.89	253^rd	402	37.1%
2012	42.67	248^th	396	37.4%
2013	37.56	294^th	425	30.8%
2014	36.94	289^th	425	32.0%
2015	23.90	337^th	435	22.5%
2016	28.53	296^th	426	30.5%
2017	19.88	340^th	420	19.0%
2018	21.74	337^th	428	21.3%
2019	19.95	351^st	438	19.9%
2021	17.75	345^th	410	15.9%
2022	22.73	319^th	429	25.6%
2023	22.04	330^th	442	25.3%
2024	20.05	360^th	458	21.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Friday, May 25, 2018

The school could do way better and making sure the students stay in school by offering more opportunities for the students to do community service. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, December 17, 2011

it not a good school i just moved from there because of poor teaching skills and most people are failing Close Quote

Enrollment information for Miller Grove High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	2	674	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	689
2006	3	1300	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	19	1337
2007	4	1705	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	29	1757
2008	7	1744	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	26	1795
2009	5	1686	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	24	1738
2010	1	1615	6	18	0	1	9	0	1650
2011	2	1562	10	19	0	1	12	0	1606
2012	6	1516	8	18	1	0	14	0	1563
2013	4	1528	9	25	2	0	9	0	1577
2014	6	1472	7	34	3	1	9	0	1532
2015	2	1497	4	35	4	1	8	0	1551
2016	3	1446	6	30	2	1	13	0	1501
2017	4	1381	6	33	3	0	13	0	1440
2018	5	1321	9	33	2	0	18	0	1388
2019	4	1256	9	28	1	0	19	0	1317
2020	5	1183	8	31	4	1	21	0	1253
2021	4	1157	6	36	4	2	30	0	1239
2022	2	1132	4	36	6	1	25	0	1206
2023	3	1105	3	50	6	1	20	0	1188
2024	2	1019	6	60	1	0	21	0	1109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Miller Grove High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	689	41.0	16.8	62.8
2006	1337	65.4	20.4	66.2
2007	1757	92.9	18.9	66
2008	1795	97.7	18.4	68.1
2009	1738	95.0	18.3	71.5
2010	1650	99.5	16.5	77.3
2011	1606	92.3	17.3	73.8
2012	1563	94.0	16.6	77.3
2013	1577	90.0	17.5	77.4
2014	1532	87.5	17.5	79.5
2015	1551	83.0	18.6	79.3
2016	1501	84.0	17.8	75.7
2017	1440	84.0	17.1	69.7
2018	1388	87.0	15.9	72.9
2019	1317	83.5	15.7	74.1
2020	1253	78.0	16.0	73.6
2021	1239	79.0	15.6	66.7
2022	1206	77.0	15.6	n/a
2023	1188	74.0	16.0	100
2024	1109	70.0	15.8	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Miller Grove High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	689	41.0	16.8	62.8
2006	1337	65.4	20.4	66.2
2007	1757	92.9	18.9	66
2008	1795	97.7	18.4	68.1
2009	1738	95.0	18.3	71.5
2010	1650	99.5	16.5	77.3
2011	1606	92.3	17.3	73.8
2012	1563	94.0	16.6	77.3
2013	1577	90.0	17.5	77.4
2014	1532	87.5	17.5	79.5
2015	1551	83.0	18.6	79.3
2016	1501	84.0	17.8	75.7
2017	1440	84.0	17.1	69.7
2018	1388	87.0	15.9	72.9
2019	1317	83.5	15.7	74.1
2020	1253	78.0	16.0	73.6
2021	1239	79.0	15.6	66.7
2022	1206	77.0	15.6	n/a
2023	1188	74.0	16.0	100
2024	1109	70.0	15.8	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Miller Grove High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$650 (6.9%)	$8,713 (93.0%)	$9,364
2018	$675 (6.7%)	$9,371 (93.3%)	$10,046
2019	$648 (5.8%)	$10,592 (94.2%)	$11,240

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Grove High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 351^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 330^th of 442 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Miller Grove High School)	20.9	23.5	2.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)	40.6	30.9	9.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Miller Grove High School)	10.7	12.2	1.5%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)	26.6	21.9	4.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Miller Grove High School)	33.3	20.5	12.8%
End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)	38.6	32.6	6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Miller Grove High School)	30.3	20.9	9.4%
End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)	46.5	27	19.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1317	1188	9.8%
African American	1256	1105	12%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	28	50	78.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	19	20	5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.1%	100%	25.9%

Schools Near Miller Grove High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miller Grove High School	Public	9-12	2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-1102	1,109	70	15.8	87.0%	2 (0.2%)	1,019 (91.9%)	60 (5.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.9%)	20.1	360^th of 458 public high schools	21.4%		22	330^th of 442 public high schools	25.3%	30	27.9	14.6	18.4	24.0			$11,240	$648	$10,592
Lithonia High School	Public	9-12	2440 Phillips Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2902	1,504	85	17.6	88.0%	8 (0.5%)	1,354 (90.0%)	105 (7.0%)	2 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.7%)	23.2	336^th of 458 public high schools	26.6%		22.9	325^th of 442 public high schools	26.5%	11	22.0	7.0	22.2	37.2			$11,301	$737	$10,564
The Anchor School	Public, Charter	6-12	2460 Wesley Chapel Road	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(404) 909-4555	86	9	9.1		1 (1.2%)	81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)					29.9	5.2
Redan High School	Public	9-12	5247 Redan Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3602	1,005	61	16.6	83.0%	8 (0.8%)	879 (87.5%)	83 (8.3%)	15 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.6%)	19.8	364^th of 458 public high schools	20.5%		18.4	355^th of 442 public high schools	19.7%	9	19.8	17.5	24.5	22.8			$11,418	$646	$10,773
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic	Public	9-12	6610 Browns Mill Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-3602	1,272	62	20.5	64.7%	1 (0.1%)	1,196 (94.0%)	44 (3.5%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	19 (1.5%)	50.4	184^th of 458 public high schools	59.8%		57.8	131^st of 442 public high schools	70.4%	53	64.9	31.0	43.1	25.4			$10,937	$680	$10,258
Southwest DeKalb High School	Public	9-12	2863 Kelley Chapel Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1902	1,207	80	15.0	76.0%	2 (0.2%)	1,134 (94.0%)	46 (3.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.6%)	34.9	271^st of 458 public high schools	40.8%		35	260^th of 442 public high schools	41.2%	11	31.2	26.5	31.1	38.0			$11,703	$767	$10,936
Martin Luther King- Junior High School	Public	9-12	3991 Snapfinger Rd	Lithonia	30038	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5402	1,431	87	16.4	81.0%	17 (1.2%)	1,315 (91.9%)	58 (4.1%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.3%)	13.6	403^rd of 458 public high schools	12.0%		15.9	375^th of 442 public high schools	15.2%	28	17.6	3.1	14.4	21.7			$10,539	$758	$9,781
Stephenson High School	Public	9-12	701 Stephenson Rd	Stone Mountain	30087	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-4202	1,312	83	15.9	73.3%	11 (0.8%)	1,158 (88.3%)	97 (7.4%)	17 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	23 (1.8%)	28.3	308^th of 458 public high schools	32.8%		29	289^th of 442 public high schools	34.6%	19	23.8	19.4	25.1	39.7			$11,133	$758	$10,375
Towers High School	Public	9-12	3919 Brookcrest Cir	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2202	769	50	15.3	100.0%	13 (1.7%)	636 (82.7%)	76 (9.9%)	23 (3.0%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	11.5	414^th of 458 public high schools	9.6%		11.8	402^nd of 442 public high schools	9.0%	12	12.8	9.0	18.0	13.6			$12,581	$935	$11,646
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	2106 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0802	909	67	13.5	100.0%	5 (0.6%)	844 (92.8%)	45 (5.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	14.7	398^th of 458 public high schools	13.1%		18.3	357^th of 442 public high schools	19.2%	41	15.3	17.3	18.5	18.1			$12,785	$1,091	$11,695

Frequently Asked Questions about Miller Grove High School

What district is Miller Grove High School in?

DeKalb County

What schools feed into Miller Grove High School?

Miller Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Panola Way Elementary School
Elementary : Woodridge Elementary School
Middle : Miller Grove Middle School

How many students attend Miller Grove High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,109 students attended Miller Grove High School.

Is Miller Grove High School a good school?

Miller Grove High School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Miller Grove High School?

Students at Miller Grove High School are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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