For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 555 students in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public school in Ben Hill is Deerwood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerwood Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3070 Fairburn Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-3300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, GA include Deerwood Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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