For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 688 students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Buckhead is Atlanta Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlanta Classical Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA include Atlanta Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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