Best Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has 44 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 23 elementary) serving 35,859 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Buckhead meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in Buckhead, 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. Chamblee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
3. Riverwood International Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
4. Campbell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2928 Students
5. North Atlanta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students
6. Cross Keys High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
7. Tri-cities High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
8. Hillside Conant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in Buckhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chamblee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
2. David T Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
3. Willis A. Sutton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students
4. Ridgeview Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
5. Campbell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
6. Paul D. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
7. Sequoyah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1763 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in Buckhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heards Ferry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
2. Morningside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 816 Students
3. Ashford Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
4. Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
5. Morris Brandon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 865 Students
6. Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 865 Students
7. High Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
8. E. Rivers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
9. Teasley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
10. Nickajack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 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
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 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
25.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Buckhead, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA has 44 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 35,859 students in total.
How do schools in Buckhead perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Buckhead score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Buckhead meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckhead?
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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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations