Best High Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has 5 high schools with 6,121 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 Edgewood-Kirkwood score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood meet expectations.

1. Decatur High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students

2. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 925 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has 4 middle schools with 4,011 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 Edgewood-Kirkwood score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood exceed expectations.

1. Beacon Hill Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has 11 elementary schools with 4,564 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 Edgewood-Kirkwood score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood underperform 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. Charles R. Drew Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 964 Students

3. Fred A. Toomer Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students

4. Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

State Charter Schools- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students

5. Benteen Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

6. 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

7. Peachcrest Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students

8. Oakhurst Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 302 Students

9. Westchester Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 183 Students

10. Montessori In Town

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori In Town • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

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

Community Factors

Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has a total population of 18,145 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

14,696

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Edgewood-Kirkwood, 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+

25.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,699 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

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Oakhurst, Decatur, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cabbage Town, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Virginia-Highland, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations