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Atlanta School District

210 Pryor Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30335
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Atlanta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 88 public schools serving 49,915 students in Atlanta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Atlanta School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
88 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
49,915 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
4,147 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atlanta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#135 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
32%
40%
29%
40%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
71%
36%
% White
16%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,591 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$1,128 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,041 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,591
$14,305
Spending / Student
$20,862
$13,431

Best Atlanta School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Springdale Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Gr: K-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Midtown High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
North Atlanta High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
E. Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Bolton Academy Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Beecher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2257 Bollingbrook Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
West Manor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Lynhurst Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-3350
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2727.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2929.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Gr: K-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Strive Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1448 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Gr: K-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Benteen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Cassanova Street Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Rogers St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
Carver High School Early College
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
631 Harwell Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District manages 88 public schools serving 49,915 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District is ranked #137 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta School District?
71% of Atlanta School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta School District?
Atlanta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Atlanta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 88 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 49,915 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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