For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 992 students in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Atlanta are Carver High School Early College and Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carver High School Early College, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver High School Early College
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Carver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4415
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA include Carver High School Early College and Carver High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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