Best Schools in 30317, GA
30317, GA has 25 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,237 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 30317 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30317, GA
The top high schools in 30317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
2. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 925 Students
3. Druid Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
4. Maynard Jackson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
5. Columbia High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
6. Towers High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
7. Mcnair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30317, GA
The top middle schools in 30317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David T Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
2. Druid Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
3. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
4. Mcnair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
5. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
6. Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30317, GA
The top elementary schools in 30317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Lin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
2. Charles R. Drew Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 964 Students
3. Burgess-peterson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
4. Benteen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
5. Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
6. Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
7. Avondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
8. Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students
9. Toney Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
10. Peachcrest Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30317, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30317, GA has a total population of 13,865 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30317, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 30317, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30317, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30317, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 30317, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30317, GA
How many schools are in 30317, GA?
30317, GA has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,237 students in total.
How do schools in 30317 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 30317 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 30317 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30317?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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