Banneker High School
Banneker High School serves 1,570 students in grades 9-12.
Banneker High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Banneker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Banneker High School's student population of 1,570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,570 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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School Rankings
Banneker High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Banneker High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1903 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 95% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Banneker High School is Hapeville Charter Career Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mcnair Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Feldwood Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Feldwood Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 765 students10
0.3 miles
5790 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-2001 0.3 PK-5 765 - Atlanta Hapeville Charter Career Academy Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 675 students10
1.0 miles
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101 1 9-12 675 - Union City Oakley Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 821 students10
1.2 miles
7220 Oakley Ter
Union City, GA 30291
(770) 774-4057 1.2 PK-5 821 - Union City Gullatt Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 674 students10
1.4 miles
6110 Dodson Rd
Union City, GA 30291
(770) 969-3425 1.4 PK-5 674 - Atlanta S. L. Lewis Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 647 students10
1.4 miles
6201 Connell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3450 1.4 PK-5 647
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