For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,926 students in Atlanta, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Atlanta, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atlanta, TX are Atlanta Elementary School, Atlanta High School and Atlanta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atlanta, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Abc Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Gr: 3-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 High School Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Gr: PK-2 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Atlanta, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Corrective Behavior Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
309 Buckner St
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atlanta, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Atlanta, TX include Atlanta Elementary School, Atlanta High School and Atlanta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Atlanta?
4 public schools are located in Atlanta.
What percentage of students in Atlanta go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Atlanta are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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