Best Schools in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
Candler Park, Atlanta, GA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,313 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Candler Park exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in Candler Park, 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. Druid Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
Best Middle Schools in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in Candler Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David T Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
2. Druid Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in Candler Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springdale Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
2. Mary Lin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
3. Fernbank Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 744 Students
4. Atlanta International School - Druid Hills Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta International School - Druid Hills Campus • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Candler Park, Atlanta, GA has a total population of 7,953 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Candler Park, 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 Candler Park, Atlanta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Candler Park, 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 Candler Park, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA?
Candler Park, Atlanta, GA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,313 students in total.
How do schools in Candler Park perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Candler Park score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Candler Park exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Candler Park?
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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