For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,268 students in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public school in Mays is Benjamin E. Mays High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Mays, Atlanta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin E. Mays High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-5100
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta, GA include Benjamin E. Mays High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Mays, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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