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

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Elite Scholars Academy School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Cambridge High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students

4. Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. North Oconee High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students

6. Alliance Academy For Innovation

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Northview High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

8. Decatur High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students

9. Pope High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students

10. Dekalb Early College Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Dickerson Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students

3. Riverwatch Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. River Trail Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Rising Starr Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

6. Dodgen Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students

7. Mabry Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students

8. Bremen Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bremen City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

9. South Forsyth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10. Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Sharon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students

3. Big Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students

4. Creek View Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Johns Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students

6. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Simpson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students

8. Riverside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

9. Level Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

10. Crabapple Crossing Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

1,112,110

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Atlanta, GA

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Druid Hills, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Druid Hills, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
North Decatur, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hapeville, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
East Point, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Vinings, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Candler-McAfee, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Panthersville, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Avondale Estates, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations