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Midtown High School

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Midtown High School ranks 76 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 83% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Midtown High School is a public high school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 1,658 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Atlanta Public Schools district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Midtown High School significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with 62.2% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 32.2% for Atlanta Public Schools and 40.4% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 92.8% in recent years, which are higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Midtown High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.85% to 26.66%, compared to higher rates at many nearby schools such as Frederick Douglass High School and Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School.

Midtown High School's consistent high performance over the past decade, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is particularly noteworthy. While Decatur High School, located just a few miles away, outperforms Midtown High School in some areas, such as Algebra I and Biology, Midtown High School maintains a higher percentage of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition. This level of sustained excellence across multiple academic areas is a testament to the school's effective educational practices and the dedication of its staff and students.

1,696

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,302

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

929 Charles Allen Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 802-3001

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Feeder schools for Midtown High School:

Elementary:	Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
	Mary Lin Elementary School
	Morningside Elementary School
	Springdale Park Elementary School
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	The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
Middle:	David T Howard Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

African American:

37.3%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 89th percentile in 2019 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (56% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Georgia high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 89th-percentile peak (2019) to 83rd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg32%

Georgia avg42%

76^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15High Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

139^th of 206Atlanta Public Schools among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	72.5	76 of 452	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	76.4	60 of 458	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	57 of 442	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	47 of 429	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.2	92 of 410	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	47 of 438	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	57 of 428	86.7%	★★★★☆
2017	69.8	60 of 420	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	61.2	96 of 426	77.5%	★★★★☆
2015	61.4	98 of 435	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	52.1	191 of 425	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.3	212 of 425	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.5	205 of 396	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.2	143 of 402	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.6	136 of 384	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.0	169 of 372	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.3	169 of 370	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.9	151 of 358	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.8	163 of 335	51.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

American Literature and Composition62%+22 vs state

Biology60%+16 vs state

Algebra I50%+5 vs state

United States History41%~ state avg

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by a student
Monday, November 2, 2009

I really enjoy attending Grady. The teachers and opportunities are amazing. One main thing I was hoping to get from Grady was cultural diversity. Even though the school is extremely mixed it's also very cliqish and segregated in a way. Overall though I enjoy it. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midtown High School	Public	9-12	929 Charles Allen Dr NE	Atlanta	30309	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3001	1,696	103	16.4	27.4%	731 (43.1%)	633 (37.3%)	153 (9.0%)	47 (2.8%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	123 (7.3%)	72.5	76^th of 452 public high schools	83.2%		76.4	60^th of 458 public high schools	86.9%	16	62.2	50.2	60.2	41.0									$23,302	$917	$22,385
Maynard Jackson High School	Public	9-12	801 Glenwood Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5200	1,549	107	14.5	81.8%	330 (21.3%)	1,037 (66.9%)	121 (7.8%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.1%)	37.4	250^th of 452 public high schools	44.7%		39.6	245^th of 458 public high schools	46.5%	5	33.3	28.8	43.3	18.1									$24,806	$1,585	$23,220
Druid Hills High School	Public	9-12	1798 Haygood Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6302	1,468	93	15.7	43.8%	442 (30.1%)	563 (38.4%)	254 (17.3%)	132 (9.0%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (4.6%)	53.9	150^th of 452 public high schools	66.8%		50.6	182^nd of 458 public high schools	60.3%	32	44.5	25.4	58.1	32.6									$17,570	$1,606	$15,963
Booker T. Washington High School	Public	9-12	45 Whitehouse Dr SW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4600	856	71	12.0	100.0%	5 (0.6%)	811 (94.7%)	21 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	16.7	377^th of 452 public high schools	16.6%		9.5	422^nd of 458 public high schools	7.9%	45	13.9	17.1	17.0	27.2									$28,684	$1,941	$26,742
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	300 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	941	88	10.6	42.2%	165 (17.5%)	703 (74.7%)	28 (3.0%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	30 (3.2%)	62.9	111^th of 452 public high schools	75.4%		63.5	115^th of 458 public high schools	74.9%	4	54.3	60.4	47.2	33.3	68.8	61.4	59.4	68.3	60.1	72.9	31.4	36.1	$29,100	$62	$29,038
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	310 N McDonough St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4420	1,901	132	14.3	16.6%	1,127 (59.3%)	437 (23.0%)	109 (5.7%)	79 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (7.6%)	82	44^th of 452 public high schools	90.3%		78.3	55^th of 458 public high schools	88.0%	11	68.4	45.3	79.5	48.4									$17,609	$405	$17,204
Carver High School Early College	Public	9-12	55 McDonough Blvd SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4405	514	57	9.0	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	483 (94.0%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	22.3	345^th of 452 public high schools	23.7%		40	241^st of 458 public high schools	47.4%	104	24.4	14.4	26.0	24.5									$29,385	$2,112	$27,273
Carver High School	Public	9-12	55 McDonough Blvd SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4415	544	41	13.3	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	522 (96.0%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.5	428^th of 452 public high schools	5.3%		6.9	439^th of 458 public high schools	4.1%	11	11.4	5.4	10.3	6.5									$27,778	$1,177	$26,601
Cross Keys High School	Public	9-12	1626 N Druid Hills Rd NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6102	1,748	125	13.9	100.0%	12 (0.7%)	64 (3.7%)	1,590 (91.0%)	60 (3.4%)	12 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	35.2	268^th of 452 public high schools	40.7%		27.5	315^th of 458 public high schools	31.2%	47	20.4	30.8	36.6	40.8									$19,060	$1,991	$17,069
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	98 Anderson Ave NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 326-4858	874	70	12.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	856 (97.9%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.8%)	21.2	352^nd of 452 public high schools	22.1%		14.9	397^th of 458 public high schools	13.3%	45	32.0	17.3	20.5	17.7									$20,374	$980	$19,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown High School

What schools feed into Midtown High School?

Midtown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Elementary : Mary Lin Elementary School
Elementary : Morningside Elementary School
Elementary : Springdale Park Elementary School
Elementary : The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
Middle : David T Howard Middle School

Is Midtown High School a good school?

Midtown High School ranks 76^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midtown High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,696 students attended Midtown High School.

What district is Midtown High School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Midtown High School?

Students at Midtown High School are 43% White, 37% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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