MARGARET HARRIS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is a Title I public school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 59 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Margaret Harris Comprehensive School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is a specialized educational facility located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving students within the DeKalb County School District. The school is distinct in its mission, as it is specifically designed to support students with significant intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. By providing a highly structured and individualized learning environment, the school focuses on functional academics, life skills, and therapeutic support to help students reach their maximum potential in a nurturing setting.

The school’s approach integrates academic instruction with essential clinical services, often including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, to address the diverse needs of its student population. Because it serves a specialized demographic, the curriculum is tailored to emphasize independence, communication, and social development. Margaret Harris Comprehensive School acts as a vital resource for families in the DeKalb area, offering a dedicated staff and specialized facilities that ensure every student—regardless of the complexity of their needs—receives a supportive and appropriate educational experience.

For more information, contact Margaret Harris Comprehensive School at (678) 874-7002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.