For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,003 students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Southwest is D. M. Therrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is D. M. Therrell High School, with 85% 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 Southwest, Atlanta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D. M. Therrell High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA include D. M. Therrell High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Southwest, 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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