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D. M. Therrell High School

3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 973 students in grades 9-12, D. M. Therrell 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

D. M. Therrell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
D. M. Therrell High School's student population of 973 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
973 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
D. M. Therrell 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 D. M. Therrell High School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2039 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of D. M. Therrell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of D. M. Therrell High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in D. M. Therrell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of D. M. Therrell High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of D. M. Therrell High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in D. M. Therrell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is D. M. Therrell High School's ranking?
D. M. Therrell High School is ranked #2039 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are D. M. Therrell High School often compared to?
D. M. Therrell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School, Tri-cities High School, Benjamin E. Mays High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of D. M. Therrell High School?
The graduation rate of D. M. Therrell High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend D. M. Therrell High School?
973 students attend D. M. Therrell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of D. M. Therrell High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. M. Therrell High School?
D. M. Therrell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does D. M. Therrell High School offer ?
D. M. Therrell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is D. M. Therrell High School part of?
D. M. Therrell High School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is D. M. Therrell High School located?
D. M. Therrell High School is located in the Southwest neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest.
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Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews
5   4/14/2023
I have been pleased with the educational opportunities that my child has engaged in since the ninth grade. He is now in the 12th. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring. The administrators are always willing to talk to you. The experience has been WONDERFUL!
- Posted by Parent - Beverly McKisic

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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