Summary:
Zip code 30311 in Atlanta, Georgia, is served by a single high school, D. M. Therrell High School, part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which enrolls 964 students in grades 9-12 and serves a student body where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
D. M. Therrell High School is showing clear signs of positive momentum. Its statewide ranking has climbed from the bottom 10% (418th out of 458) in 2023-2024 to the 25th percentile (342nd out of 455) in 2025-2026. Proficiency rates in Algebra I nearly doubled from 18.2% to 35.7%, and Biology jumped from 15.1% to 30.2% year-over-year, significantly narrowing the gap with state averages. The school also posts a strong graduation rate of 90.5%, which exceeds the state average of 87.2%, and a low dropout rate of 2.1%. This success comes with substantial investment: per-student spending is $27,908, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14:1, indicating meaningful resources are directed toward this high-poverty school community.
Despite these gains, challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism is a critical concern, with 43.9% of students missing significant school time—more than double the state rate of 17.7%. Additionally, U.S. History proficiency declined to 14.2%, less than half the state average of 38.5%, suggesting uneven instructional focus across subjects. While Algebra and Biology gaps with the state have narrowed dramatically, the school still trails in all tested areas. For parents, this is a school on an upward trajectory with strong graduation outcomes and dedicated resources, but one where attendance and specific subject mastery will be key areas to watch for continued improvement.
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