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Atlanta Public Schools


At a glance
139thof 206 Georgia districts▲ 10
Better than 32% of Georgia districts
210 Pryor Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30335
·(404) 802-3500·All Georgia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 32.5% of districts
87
Schools
49,945
Students
9
5-star schools
Top rankedSpringdale Park Elementary School10th of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Joseph Humphries Elementary School up 232 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Heritage Academy Elementary School 7.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Atlanta Public Schools district encompasses 87 schools, including 55 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 15 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces significant challenges, with stark disparities in academic performance across the schools.

Several schools stand out as exceptional performers, including Charles R. Drew Charter School, Morningside Elementary School, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary, Springdale Park Elementary School, and Mary Lin Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with high proficiency rates across all subjects.

In contrast, some schools in the district struggle with single-digit proficiency rates, indicating significant challenges. Factors such as socioeconomic status, school leadership, and culture appear to play a crucial role in student success. The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is 85.4%, on par with the state average, but there is room for improvement, especially at the lowest-performing schools. Overall, the data reveals a complex landscape, with both high-achieving and low-performing schools, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to a high-quality education for all students in the Atlanta Public Schools district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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