Best High Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA

Candler-McAfee, GA has 3 high schools with 2,639 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 Candler-McAfee score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Candler-McAfee don't meet expectations.

1. Maynard Jackson High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

2. Columbia High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students

3. 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 Candler-McAfee, GA

Candler-McAfee, GA has 3 middle schools with 2,426 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 Candler-McAfee score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Candler-McAfee don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

3. Mcnair Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA

Candler-McAfee, GA has 8 elementary schools with 3,248 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 Candler-McAfee score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Candler-McAfee don't meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Kelley Lake Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

3. Columbia Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

4. Snapfinger Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students

5. Kipp Ways Primary Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 477 Students

6. Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students

7. Toney Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students

8. St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Candler-McAfee, GA

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

Community Factors

Candler-McAfee, GA has a total population of 22,735 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Candler-McAfee, GA

8,313

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Candler-McAfee, GA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Candler-McAfee, GA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,890 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Candler-McAfee, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations