Best High Schools in Atlanta, GA

High schools
207
Students
318,255
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students

2. Elite Scholars Academy School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 680 Students

3. Alliance Academy For Innovation

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students

4. Lambert High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students

5. Walton High School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students

6. Dekalb School Of The Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 302 Students

7. South Forsyth High School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students

8. Dekalb Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students

9. Northview High School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1674 Students

10. Lassiter High School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students

Best Middle Schools in Atlanta, GA

Middle schools
243
Students
224,627
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kittredge Magnet School

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 502 Students

2. Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 196 Students

3. North Gwinnett Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2168 Students

4. Riverwatch Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students

5. South Forsyth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students

6. Crews Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1421 Students

7. Piney Grove Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students

8. River Trail Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students

9. Webb Bridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1173 Students

10. Five Forks Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1218 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Atlanta, GA

Elementary schools
894
Students
479,765
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students

2. Daves Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students

3. Creek View Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students

4. Level Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1080 Students

5. Springdale Park Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

6. Barnwell Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students

7. Wilson Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 795 Students

8. Lake Windward Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students

9. Riverside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students

10. Austin Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Atlanta, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Atlanta, GA has a total population of 6,104,803 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Atlanta, GA

1,098,580

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Atlanta, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atlanta, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atlanta, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,650 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Atlanta, GA

How many schools are in Atlanta, GA?

Atlanta, GA has 1,552 public schools: 207 high schools, 243 middle schools and 894 elementary schools, serving 1,098,580 students in total.

How do schools in Atlanta perform on state tests?

On average, 1,552 schools in Atlanta score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Atlanta meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atlanta?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Atlanta, GA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Druid Hills, GA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 60%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Druid Hills, GA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Decatur, GA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hapeville, GA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Atlanta, GA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
East Point, GA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Vinings, GA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Candler-McAfee, GA

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Panthersville, GA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Avondale Estates, GA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Atlanta

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
87%
Exceeding
63%
Avg actual scores
33.7%
Avg projected
30%

133 of 136 schools in Atlanta carry a SchoolGrade (3 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 23B: 20C: 21D: 52F: 17

All 136 public schools we grade in Atlanta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (17)

Middle and junior high schools (15)

Elementary and primary schools (59)

Other schools and academies (45)

Private schools (78)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Atlanta (36)