Best Schools in North Atlanta, GA
North Atlanta, GA has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 23,607 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in North Atlanta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in North Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chamblee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
2. Riverwood International Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
3. North Atlanta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students
4. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
5. Cross Keys High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in North Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chamblee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
2. Willis A. Sutton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students
3. Ridgeview Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
4. Henderson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
5. Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
6. Sequoyah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1763 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in North Atlanta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashford Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
2. Montgomery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
3. Sagamore Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
4. Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 865 Students
5. High Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
6. Woodward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
7. John Robert Lewis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
8. Montclair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
9. Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 584 Students
10. St Martin's Episcopal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Martin's Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 718 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Atlanta, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Atlanta, GA has a total population of 43,623 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North Atlanta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Atlanta, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North 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 North Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in North Atlanta, GA?
North Atlanta, GA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 23,607 students in total.
How do schools in North Atlanta perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in North Atlanta score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in North Atlanta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Atlanta?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations