Best Schools in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA has a total of 1,581 schools including 412 high schools, 256 middle schools and 898 elementary schools. A total of 1,112,110 students attend Atlanta, GA schools. On average, schools in Atlanta score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Atlanta meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA has 412 high schools with 379,278 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Atlanta score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Atlanta don't meet expectations.
1. Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
2. Elite Scholars Academy School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 680 Students
3. Cambridge High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
4. Walton High School
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Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
5. North Oconee High School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
6. Alliance Academy For Innovation
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students
7. Northview High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1674 Students
8. Decatur High School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
9. Pope High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students
10. Dekalb Early College Academy
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA has 256 middle schools with 232,203 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Atlanta score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Atlanta meet expectations.
1. Kittredge Magnet School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 502 Students
2. Dickerson Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
3. Riverwatch Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students
4. River Trail Middle School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students
5. Rising Starr Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
6. Dodgen Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
7. Mabry Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
8. Bremen Middle School
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Bremen City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
9. South Forsyth Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
10. Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA has 898 elementary schools with 481,079 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Atlanta score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Atlanta meet expectations.
1. Daves Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students
2. Sharon Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students
3. Big Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
4. Creek View Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
5. Johns Creek Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
6. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
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Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
7. Simpson Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students
8. Riverside Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
9. Level Creek Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1080 Students
10. Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 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
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 Atlanta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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