Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3991 Snapfinger Rd,  Lithonia, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.4
2.5
1,472 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ennis Harvey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
2.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
277:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Black
93.1%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
2%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 511 Students
Albany State University 272 Students
Georgia Southern University 267 Students
University of Georgia 262 Students
Savannah State University 230 Students
Clark Atlanta University 221 Students
Kennesaw State University 215 Students
Valdosta State University 180 Students
Emory University 165 Students
University of West Georgia 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 150 Students
Business 134 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 59 Students
Graphic Design 36 Students
Small Business Management 33 Students
Marketing 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 314 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/15/2025
overall the school is trying to become better but alot still needs to be done. The cellings are literally falling on us. The old building needs to be redone and these teachers need to take a student sensitivity class. A lot of them don't know how to speak to us . It's not the greatest school in the world but as time goes on i hope things change
2.0 Senior
8/27/2024
Student don't listen student have a lot of fights staff don't care about doing a job. Student don't listen student have a lot of fights staff don't care about doing a job. staff don't help other students. School always looking dirty bathroom looking dirty bathroom need to be fixed. Internet is terrible very slowly. Don't have a lot of security. Any more Teachers in the school. staff being rude to students
3.0 Junior
11/12/2023
My experience at Martin Luther King Jr. High School has been nothing but a rollercoaster. when it comes to the temperament of the teacher it's a hit-and-miss, most teachers that I have a good relationship with either never took their class or have already taken their class. The building conditions are terrible the ceiling is leaking, and the bathrooms throughout the building are either out of order or clogged up. and not to mention the amount of fighting and crime that takes place in the school is beyond what it needs to be. Not to mention some of the faculty don't know how to do their job properly when it comes to getting our bags searched in the morning they only have one door opened when at least 1,000 students or more are coming off their bus whether it be the cold or the blazing hot we have to wait what could feel like an eternity because they don't want to open the other door to make searching an easier process.
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2.5 11 Reviews
2.0 student
4/25/2024
Somone brought a gun to school and a teacher got into a fight with a student. That should be enough of a review.
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5.0 parent
5/2/2023
They have went up over time 2023 they are a 7.5/10
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1.0 parent
11/4/2022
There is violence at the school. Some of the teachers do not care. You can ask to meet with the teacher about your child's grade and possibly get ignored. They do not prepare your child for college. The rigor is not there. Beware.
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5.0 other
4/13/2018
I attended MLK High, and I loved it. Gifted and advance placement classes were great to be in. The students in those classes were really serious about learning and continuing to college. The band was a great organization to be apart of and to assure your child a paid ticket to college if they worked...
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Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lithonia, GA, in the Lithonia neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Martin Luther King- Jr. High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $297,768. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy, Miller's Military Academy, North Henry Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lithonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Martin Luther King- Jr. High School.

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