Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, Miller Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miller Grove High School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Mascot
Wolverine
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Colors
Grey, Purple
School Rankings
Miller Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Grove High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1736 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Grove High School's ranking?
Miller Grove High School is ranked #1736 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Miller Grove High School often compared to?
Miller Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. High School, Redan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Miller Grove High School is 83%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Miller Grove High School?
1,109 students attend Miller Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Miller Grove High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Grove High School?
Miller Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miller Grove High School offer ?
Miller Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Grove High School part of?
Miller Grove High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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