Best Schools in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA has 23 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,202 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Oakland City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
The top high schools in Oakland City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver High School Early College
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
2. Benjamin E. Mays High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1337 Students
3. Tri-cities High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
4. Booker T. Washington High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 831 Students
5. South Atlanta High School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
6. Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
The top middle schools in Oakland City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul D. West Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Sylvan Hills Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Herman J. Russell West End Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
4. Jean Childs Young Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Crawford Long Middle School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
6. Judson Price Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
The top elementary schools in Oakland City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ethos Classical Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools Ii- Ethos Classical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
2. Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
3. Parklane Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
4. Finch Elementary
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
5. Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
6. Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
7. Cascade Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
8. T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
9. Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
10. M. A. Jones Elementary School
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA has a total population of 24,517 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland City, 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 Oakland City, Atlanta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland City, 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 Oakland City, Atlanta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA
How many schools are in Oakland City, Atlanta, GA?
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,202 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland City perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Oakland City score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Oakland City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland City?
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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