Best High Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has 11 high schools with 11,990 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 Buckhead score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buckhead underperform expectations.

1. Midtown High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students

2. Riverwood International Charter School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students

3. Campbell High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2928 Students

4. North Atlanta High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students

5. Tri-cities High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students

6. Elizabeth Andrews High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 267 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has 7 middle schools with 5,956 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 Buckhead score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buckhead meet expectations.

1. David T Howard Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students

2. Willis A. Sutton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students

3. Ridgeview Charter School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students

4. The Champion Middle Theme School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

5. Lindley 6th Grade Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 • 521 Students

6. Rise Prep School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

7. Crawford Long Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has 20 elementary schools with 9,674 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 Buckhead score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buckhead don't meet expectations.

1. Jackson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

2. Morris Brandon Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 865 Students

3. Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 865 Students

4. Museum School Avondale Estates

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 583 Students

5. Amana Academy School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 731 Students

6. Teasley Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students

7. E. Rivers Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students

8. Nickajack Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 Students

9. Garden Hills Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

10. Rise Grammar School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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

Community Factors

Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has a total population of 102,026 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

28,298

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buckhead, 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+

25.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,468 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Virginia-Highland, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Downtown, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Plymouth Colony, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations