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Best High Schools in Atlanta, Georgia
Compare 35 high schools in Atlanta. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
35
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
94,755
Total Students
Across Atlanta
11.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score7%
ELA Assessment Score15%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,338 students at Benjamin E. Mays High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About High Schools in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia offers 35 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6045 Buffington Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349
2
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
B.E.S.T Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1190 Northwest Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1.7
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
D. M. Therrell High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3099 Panther Trl Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.3
Rating
Students
964
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
7%
Benjamin E. Mays High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.1
Rating
Students
1,338
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
4%
South Atlanta High School
publichighGrade 9-12
800 Hutchens Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30354
1
Rating
Students
942
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
4%
Mcnair High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
1
Rating
Students
779
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
3%
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340
1
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Carver High School
publichighGrade 9-12
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
544
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Booker T. Washington High School
publichighGrade 9-12
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1
Rating
Students
856
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
98 Anderson Ave Nw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1
Rating
Students
874
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
8%
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
147
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Frederick Douglass High School
publichighGrade 9-12
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Rating
Students
1,296
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
7%
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
publichighGrade 5-12
1300 Constitution Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
N/A
Rating
Students
19
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Wellspring Living
publichighGrade 6-12
3965 Roosevelt Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
N/A
Rating
Students
6
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Destinations Career Academy Of Georgia (Virtual)
publichighGrade 6-10
1700 Water Pl Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
N/A
Rating
Students
587
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Atlanta, Georgia?
There are several high schools in Atlanta, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Atlanta?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Atlanta include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Atlanta?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Atlanta is 11.8:1.