Best High Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA

Downtown, Atlanta, GA has 2 high schools with 3,076 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 Downtown score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown 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. 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

Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA

Downtown, Atlanta, GA has 2 middle schools with 1,937 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 Downtown score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown exceed 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. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA

Downtown, Atlanta, GA has 2 elementary schools with 1,281 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 Downtown score 8% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown don't meet expectations.

1. Centennial Place Academy (charter)

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 804 Students

2. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Atlanta, GA

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

Community Factors

Downtown, Atlanta, GA has a total population of 16,672 with 55% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown, Atlanta, GA

6,294

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown, 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-

26.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.25 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,515 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown, Atlanta, GA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Vine City, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Five Points, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Home Park, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West End, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, GA

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