Top Rankings
Atlanta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 88 public schools serving 49,915 students in Atlanta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Atlanta School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
88 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
49,915 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
4,147 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Atlanta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
137 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
568 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,105 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
35,355 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
71%
36%
# White Students
8,017 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
16%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,688 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,356
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
3,751
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,999
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,068
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,992
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,096
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,902
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,601
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,669
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,612
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,234
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,672
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,199
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,764
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,591 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,128 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,041 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,591
$14,305
Spending / Student
$20,862
$13,431
Best Atlanta School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Springdale Park Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #66.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #88.
Midtown High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #99.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 681 students
Rank: #1111.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1212.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #1313.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1414.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 916 students
Rank: #1515.
E. Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1616.
North Atlanta High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,332 students
Rank: #1717.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,555 students
Rank: #1818.
Bolton Academy Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1919.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2020.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2121.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #2222.
Beecher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2257 Bollingbrook Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2323.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Grades: 1-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Grades: 9-12
| 832 students
Rank: #2525.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #2626.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #2727.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2828.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #2929.
West Manor Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Lynhurst Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-3350
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-3350
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Strive Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1448 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Grades: K-4
| 521 students
Rank: #3131.
Carver High School Early College
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #3232.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
386 Pine St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #3333.
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8400
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Hill St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District manages 88 public schools serving 49,915 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District is ranked #148 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta School District?
71% of Atlanta School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Atlanta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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