Georgia›Dekalb County›Atlanta
Best Schools in Atlanta, Georgia
Compare 139 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
139
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
94,755
Total Students
Across Atlanta
11.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
139 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score7%
ELA Assessment Score11%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 942 students at South Atlanta High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2025 Jonesboro Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
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
0%
Math Proficiency
8%
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%
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%
John Lewis Invictus Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Rating
Students
692
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
8%
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1626 Westhaven Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
11%
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%
Woodson Park Academy School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Rating
Students
842
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
5%
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
225 James P. Brawley Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
5%
Harper-Archer Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3399 Collier Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1
Rating
Students
545
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
11%
Slam Academy Of Atlanta
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3183 Greenbriar Parkway Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1
Rating
Students
238
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
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%
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%
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
publichighGrade 5-12
1300 Constitution Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
0
Rating
Students
19
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Virginia-Highland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
774 Virginia Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
0
Rating
Students
649
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wellspring Living
publichighGrade 6-12
3965 Roosevelt Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
0
Rating
Students
6
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Destinations Career Academy Of Georgia (Virtual)
publichighGrade 6-10
1700 Water Pl Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
0
Rating
Students
587
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Resurgence Hall Middle Academy
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
1706 Washington Road, Atlanta, GA 30344
0
Rating
Students
209
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rise Preparatory Charter School
publicmiddleK-8
2626 Hogan Road, Atlanta, GA 30344
0
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is home to 139 schools serving over 94,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atlanta, Georgia?
There are 139 schools in Atlanta, serving 94,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Atlanta?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Atlanta include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary 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.