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Maynard Jackson High School vs. Mcnair High School

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School Overview

School
Maynard Jackson High School
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcnair High School
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Mcnair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,551 students in grades 9-12, Maynard Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Mcnair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,551 students
776 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maynard Jackson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcnair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maynard Jackson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcnair High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maynard Jackson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcnair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maynard Jackson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1464 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#2065 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maynard Jackson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcnair High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
6%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maynard Jackson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maynard Jackson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maynard Jackson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maynard Jackson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcnair High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maynard Jackson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcnair High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
475
291
Grade 10 Students
398
182
Grade 11 Students
360
174
Grade 12 Students
318
129

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maynard Jackson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcnair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maynard Jackson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcnair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
70%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maynard Jackson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcnair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maynard Jackson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcnair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maynard Jackson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcnair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maynard Jackson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcnair High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maynard Jackson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcnair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maynard Jackson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcnair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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