School Overview
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.
70
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic10
Black43
Asian8
Two or More2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    43 (61.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (14.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (11.4 %)
  • White
    6 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DeKalb County
Phone: (678)874-7002
Website: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/margaretharris/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 12
Grade 22
Grade 35
Grade 47
Grade 55
Grade 69
Grade 74
Grade 86
Grade 94
Grade 101
Grade 118
Grade 1215
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2637.1%
Male4462.9%