Serving 54 students in grades 4-12, Devereux Ackerman Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Devereux Ackerman Academy's student population of 54 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Devereux Ackerman Academy 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 Devereux Ackerman Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1766 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
46%
36%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devereux Ackerman Academy's ranking?
Devereux Ackerman Academy is ranked #1766 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Devereux Ackerman Academy often compared to?
Devereux Ackerman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Dekalb Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The graduation rate of Devereux Ackerman Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy?
54 students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Devereux Ackerman Academy students are White, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devereux Ackerman Academy offer ?
Devereux Ackerman Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Devereux Ackerman Academy part of?
Devereux Ackerman Academy is part of Cobb County School District.
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