Atlanta Community Schools

10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709-8000
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 247 students in Atlanta Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Atlanta Community School have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
247 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atlanta Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#516 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
43.4%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
93%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,571 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,579
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,571
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Atlanta Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Community Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools manages 1 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools is ranked #539 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta Community Schools?
93% of Atlanta Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Atlanta Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,571 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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