Best Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA
Candler-McAfee, GA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,119 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Candler-McAfee meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA
The top high schools in Candler-McAfee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maynard Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
2. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
3. Mcnair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA
The top middle schools in Candler-McAfee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Mcnair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
3. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA
The top elementary schools in Candler-McAfee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
2. Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students
3. Kelley Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. Toney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
5. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
6. Snapfinger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
7. St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
35.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Candler-McAfee, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Candler-McAfee, GA
How many schools are in Candler-McAfee, GA?
Candler-McAfee, GA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,119 students in total.
How do schools in Candler-McAfee perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Candler-McAfee score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Candler-McAfee meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Candler-McAfee?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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