Best Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA
Downtown, Atlanta, GA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,957 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Downtown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in Downtown, 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. Maynard Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Booker T. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 831 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in Downtown, 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. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
2. Centennial Place Academy (charter)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 804 Students
3. The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
4. Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 653 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
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 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
26.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Downtown, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in Downtown, Atlanta, GA?
Downtown, Atlanta, GA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,957 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Downtown score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Downtown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
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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