Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Midtown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midtown High School's student population of 1,545 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Midtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midtown High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
34%
36%
White
49%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midtown High School's ranking?
Midtown High School is ranked #1119 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Midtown High School often compared to?
Midtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midtown High School?
The graduation rate of Midtown High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Midtown High School?
1,545 students attend Midtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Midtown High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midtown High School?
Midtown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midtown High School offer ?
Midtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Midtown High School part of?
Midtown High School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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