For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,588 students in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Old Fourth Ward are David T Howard Middle School and Kindezi Old 4th Ward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 Pine St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA include David T Howard Middle School and Kindezi Old 4th Ward.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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