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Atlanta Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 511 students in Atlanta Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Atlanta Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Atlanta Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlanta High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,929 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atlanta Independent School District, which is ranked #460 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#455 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
53%
% Black
29%
13%
% White
52%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,193 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,378 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,193
$15,448
Spending / Student
$17,378
$16,604
Best Atlanta Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Corrective Behavior Center
Alternative School
309 Buckner St
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 799-1044
Gr: 5-12
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