Atlanta Public Schools School District

210 Pryor Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30335
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Atlanta Public Schools 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 2024 school year, there are 87 public schools serving 49,994 students in Atlanta Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Atlanta Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
87 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
49,994 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
4,012 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Atlanta Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#99 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Atlanta Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atlanta Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atlanta Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Atlanta Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.70
# American Indian Students
110 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
522 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,806 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
36,105 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
72%
36%
# White Students
7,968 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
16%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
43 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,440 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,241
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
3,855
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,014
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,149
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,077
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,950
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,979
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,714
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,953
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,770
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,312
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,243
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,044
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,693
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,555 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,829 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$1,128 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Atlanta Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,041 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Atlanta Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,555
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Atlanta Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,829
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Atlanta Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Atlanta Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Park Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1246 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-7150
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Morningside Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
774 Virginia Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-8950
Grades: K-5
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Lin Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #66.
David T Howard Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #77.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 688 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Booker T. Washington High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Kipp Vision Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Mcwilliams Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 537-5252
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Whitehall Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
West Manor Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Hemphill School Rd
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-3350
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1414.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1515.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 921 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 995 students
Rank: #1818.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,566 students
Rank: #1919.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1682 Glenwood Ave. Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2020.
E. Rivers Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #2121.
Maynard Jackson High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #2222.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #2323.
G.w. Carver High School Early College
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #2424.
Bolton Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2525.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Wesley International Charter
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2828.
Midtown High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #2929.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #3030.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
386 Pine St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #3131.
Beecher Hills Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2257 Bolling Brook Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3333.
North Atlanta High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,218 students
Rank: #3434.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3535.
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Hill St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlanta Public Schools School District?
Atlanta Public Schools School District manages 87 public schools serving 49,994 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta Public Schools School District?
Atlanta Public Schools School District is ranked #95 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Public Schools School District?
72% of Atlanta Public Schools School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta Public Schools School District?
Atlanta Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Atlanta Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,829 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 87 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 49,994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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