Best Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has 29 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 22,216 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1853 Students
2. Midtown High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
3. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 925 Students
4. Druid Hills High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
5. Maynard Jackson High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
6. Towers High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
7. Mcnair High School
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Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beacon Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1323 Students
2. David T Howard Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
3. Druid Hills Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
4. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
5. Mcnair Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students
6. Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springdale Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
2. Mary Lin Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
3. Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
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City Schools Of Decatur • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 596 Students
4. Charles R. Drew Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 964 Students
5. Fernbank Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 744 Students
6. Burgess-peterson Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
7. Benteen Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
8. Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
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State Charter Schools- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
9. Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
10. Avondale Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 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
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 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
25.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA?
Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 22,216 students in total.
How do schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgewood-Kirkwood?
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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