High Point Elementary School

Summary:

High Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 675 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Fulton County School District.

While High Point Elementary School is an average-performing school within the Fulton County district, it faces some challenges compared to its higher-performing neighbors. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Fulton County and Georgia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 43% to 48.2%, compared to 50.3% to 59.6% for Fulton County and 37% to 48.2% for Georgia. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 29% to 52.6%, compared to 50.5% to 60.9% for Fulton County and 41% to 48.1% for Georgia. Additionally, High Point Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 275th out of 1,214 Georgia elementary schools in 2020-2021 (rated 4 stars) to 513th out of 1,248 in 2023-2024 (rated 3 stars).

When comparing High Point Elementary School to nearby schools in the same district, there are some notable differences. Spalding Drive Elementary and Heards Ferry Elementary School have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings than High Point Elementary, with Heards Ferry being one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state. On the other hand, Lake Forest Elementary has even lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking than High Point Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 520 Greenland Rd
       Atlanta, GA  30342


(470) 254-7716

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,418 Help


Students who attend High Point Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ridgeview Charter School
High:    Riverwood International Charter School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.4%
Hispanic:
27.4%
White:
26.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details High Point Elementary School ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 32nd among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at High Point Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.4%), Hispanic (27.4%), White (26.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 27th best among 63 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Point Elementary School is $11,418. 34 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

High Point Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for High Point Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.04 835th 1101 24.2%
2007 26.67 908th 1125 19.3%
2008 36.45 799th 1134 29.5%
2009 59.24 502nd 1133 55.7%
2010 63.04 492nd 1183 58.4%
2011 56.35 627th 1212 48.3%
2012 59.30 589th 1201 51.0%
2013 58.66 625th 1225 49.0%
2014 54.43 676th 1231 45.1%
2015 58.50 458th 1240 63.1%
2016 63.22 394th 1233 68.0%
2017 52.31 521st 1205 56.8%
2018 56.63 471st 1209 61.0%
2019 63.97 400th 1234 67.6%
2021 75.69 275th 1214 77.3%
2022 66.80 377th 1244 69.7%
2023 64.38 404th 1242 67.5%
2024 54.34 513th 1248 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Open Quote We have been very happy with HP and our son loves the school and staff. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Open Quote High Point is a diverse school in every way! It is a beautiful microcosm of the world and the faculty and staff are extremely proficient in meeting the diverse needs of the students. The administration is forward thinking and truly cares about students! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 10, 2018

Open Quote A wonderful, caring school. We couldn't be happier. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Open Quote Strong leadership and amazing teachers make High Point a gem. HP is an International Baccalaureate candidate school offering a foreign language as one of the kids weekly specials. High Point offers 2 recess/movement times for the students. The multi-cultural environment is such a double bonus. My children are learning the curriculum PLUS they are absorbing other cultures and ethnicities in a loving environment. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 5, 2016

Open Quote My son is in Kindergarten at High Point. I cannot say enough good about this school. His teachers are amazing!! They are kind, bright, wonderful teachers and problem solvers. The guidance counselor is beyond professional and very committed. All the staff has exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this school to anyone. We feel welcome here and like the atmosphere. It has been an extremely positive year. My son skips out of school every day and loves H.P. so much!! What a dedicated group of professionals. They are respectful, positive and helpful in every way. This school is a huge blessing to the community and is a hidden gem. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2015

Open Quote Love High Point! My son was in K in 2014 and now in 1st grade. The teachers are amazing and the parents very involved.

There was a redistricting in 2010. Please ignore all demographic and test score data that is not in the past 5 years. I think you'll find that the school is in a very healthy place right now, with significant community involvement and support.

Looking forward to my other children attending also! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Open Quote The principal at High Point, Lisa Nash, is amazing - so kind, helpful and responsive. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 10, 2010

Open Quote My daughter started High Point in Pre-K in 2006 just when the school was on the cusp of a demographic change. We are amazed and the influx of neighborhood children over the past few years. With the redistricting and neighborhood involvement, the school in 2010 is completely different than 2006.

We have been thrilled with the teachers, administration and parental involvement of all ethnicities. I am proud to walk into the school and see a variety of cute little faces. These children are learning at a very early age about diversity and cultures.

Our daughter is thriving in her advanced math and advanced reading classes and enjoys the TAG program.

Our youngest daughter joined her sister this year as a Pre-K student. She is as proud as she can be to be a High Point Hound. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Open Quote High Point is the culmination of liberal group thinking, forced diversity and everything else wrong with America. The school is so far beyond capacity and short on teachers and most all resources. My son went there for Pre-K and was one of only two kids that spoke English in his class. Most of the kids are just “drop-offs” - meaning that their parents just need a place to stick them so they can go to work or whatever they do. The school provides breakfast, lunch and snack for these kids along with all materials. Kids that do have school supplies are forced to put them in a” community pile” which is then divided equally among all the other kids to ensure that other kids do not get offended or get their feelings hurt. I could go on and on… Thanks God we could pay for private school Close Quote



Enrollment information for High Point Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 796 796
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 705 705
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 810 810
1994 464 236 28 91 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 337 226 29 131 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 337 226 29 131 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 349 214 29 175 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1998 306 201 24 269 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1999 239 169 22 322 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 194 124 8 322 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 157 113 8 305 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 128 124 12 349 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 128 124 12 349 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 125 133 17 413 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 88 145 18 421 0 n/a n/a 38 710
2006 97 149 22 477 0 n/a n/a 56 801
2007 117 138 26 499 0 n/a n/a 53 833
2008 123 126 20 516 0 n/a n/a 39 824
2009 118 101 23 334 0 n/a n/a 45 621
2010 141 89 22 362 0 0 24 0 638
2011 170 129 21 381 1 0 28 0 730
2012 212 141 21 408 0 0 27 0 809
2013 229 158 18 434 0 1 29 0 869
2014 233 158 30 422 1 1 25 0 870
2015 251 139 40 340 1 1 22 0 794
2016 253 131 39 321 1 1 26 0 772
2017 259 139 33 304 2 0 21 0 758
2018 249 130 29 289 2 0 28 0 727
2019 252 154 35 247 0 0 38 0 726
2020 235 145 31 216 0 0 37 0 664
2021 176 146 29 211 0 0 45 0 607
2022 186 206 32 208 1 0 44 0 677
2023 194 213 29 195 0 0 44 0 675
2024 175 230 38 183 0 0 42 0 668

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 High Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 658 41.0 16.0 9
1991 796 43.0 18.5 21.4
1992 705 43.0 16.3 35.3
1993 810 40.0 20.3 31
1994 819 46.8 17.5 30.3
1995 723 45.5 15.9 37.9
1996 723 45.5 15.9 37.9
1997 767 37.6 20.4 46.3
1998 800 55.9 14.3 53.5
1999 752 53.0 14.2 58.6
2000 648 51.2 12.7 63.3
2001 583 45.9 12.7 64
2002 613 51.9 11.8 74.4
2003 613 51.9 11.8 74.4
2004 688 42.4 16.2 76.9
2005 710 59.2 12.0 84.8
2006 801 61.5 13.0 82
2007 833 67.0 12.4 78.8
2008 824 72.2 11.4 78.1
2009 621 54.3 11.4 72.9
2010 638 50.5 12.6 67.9
2011 730 49.4 14.7 66.8
2012 809 54.3 14.8 62.4
2013 869 59.5 14.6 63.2
2014 870 59.2 14.6 61.3
2015 794 58.0 13.6 55.7
2016 772 54.0 14.2 50.9
2017 758 56.1 13.5 49.1
2018 727 51.9 14.0 46.9
2019 726 52.4 13.8 42.1
2020 664 51.3 12.9 42.5
2021 607 47.5 12.7 43.2
2022 677 50.9 13.3 n/a
2023 675 51.4 13.1 48.1
2024 668 49.6 13.4 57.3

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 High Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 658 41.0 16.0 9
1991 796 43.0 18.5 21.4
1992 705 43.0 16.3 35.3
1993 810 40.0 20.3 31
1994 819 46.8 17.5 30.3
1995 723 45.5 15.9 37.9
1996 723 45.5 15.9 37.9
1997 767 37.6 20.4 46.3
1998 800 55.9 14.3 53.5
1999 752 53.0 14.2 58.6
2000 648 51.2 12.7 63.3
2001 583 45.9 12.7 64
2002 613 51.9 11.8 74.4
2003 613 51.9 11.8 74.4
2004 688 42.4 16.2 76.9
2005 710 59.2 12.0 84.8
2006 801 61.5 13.0 82
2007 833 67.0 12.4 78.8
2008 824 72.2 11.4 78.1
2009 621 54.3 11.4 72.9
2010 638 50.5 12.6 67.9
2011 730 49.4 14.7 66.8
2012 809 54.3 14.8 62.4
2013 869 59.5 14.6 63.2
2014 870 59.2 14.6 61.3
2015 794 58.0 13.6 55.7
2016 772 54.0 14.2 50.9
2017 758 56.1 13.5 49.1
2018 727 51.9 14.0 46.9
2019 726 52.4 13.8 42.1
2020 664 51.3 12.9 42.5
2021 607 47.5 12.7 43.2
2022 677 50.9 13.3 n/a
2023 675 51.4 13.1 48.1
2024 668 49.6 13.4 57.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for High Point Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $480 (4.3%) $10,691 (95.6%) $11,178
2018 $430 (3.8%) $10,950 (96.2%) $11,380
2019 $336 (2.9%) $11,081 (97.0%) $11,418

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Point Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 400th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 404th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Point Elementary School)45.542.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)48.652.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Point Elementary School)48.558.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)57.159.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Point Elementary School)51.238.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)51.548.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Point Elementary School)54.547.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)55.655.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (High Point Elementary School)52.554.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)54.955.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (High Point Elementary School)52.539.2
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.548.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (High Point Elementary School)43.636.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fulton County)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726675
 7%
African American154213
 38.3%
American Indian00
Asian3529
 17.1%
Hispanic247195
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White252194
 23%
Two or More Races3844
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%48.1%
 6%


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High Point Elementary School ranks 513th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended High Point Elementary School.

Students who attend High Point Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ridgeview Charter School
High : Riverwood International Charter School

Students at High Point Elementary School are 34% African American, 27% Hispanic, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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