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Morris Brandon Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Morris Brandon Elementary School is a consistently top-ranked public school in Atlanta's Buckhead area, serving 911 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Atlanta Public Schools district.

Morris Brandon stands out as one of Georgia's elite elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 94th percentile statewide (79th out of 1,219 schools) in the most recent testing year. The school's math proficiency rates are exceptional, with 3rd grade math at 83.4% and 4th grade at 82.9%—roughly 35 percentage points above state averages. Science proficiency in 5th grade reaches 70.7%. The school also excels across all student subgroups, ranking in the 99th percentile for White students, 96th for Hispanic students, and 95th for Special Education students—a remarkable achievement suggesting strong inclusive practices. Perhaps most striking is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.6%, compared to 27.6% for the district and 17.7% statewide. This represents a dramatic improvement from 9.8% just a few years ago.

While Morris Brandon's performance is outstanding, it's worth noting the stark contrast with nearby schools in the same district. William M. Boyd Elementary School (3.6 miles away) and Woodson Park Academy (4.2 miles away) post math proficiency rates of just 12.9-38.2%—a 40-70 percentage point gap. Interestingly, Morris Brandon achieves these results while spending less per student ($23,756) than William J. Scott Elementary School ($35,447), which has far lower achievement. Among high-performing peers, Morningside Elementary (21st statewide) and Jackson Elementary (52nd) edge out Morris Brandon, but it remains ahead of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary (354th) and E. Rivers Elementary (283rd). One area to watch: 5th grade math proficiency (68.6%) has consistently lagged behind 3rd and 4th grade performance, suggesting a potential focus area as students tackle more complex concepts.

911

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,756

Per pupil spending ?

19.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2741 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 802-7250

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Students who attend Morris Brandon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High:	North Atlanta High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

8.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (76% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Atlanta Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg44%

Georgia avg47%

79^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 55Elementary Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

119^th of 202Atlanta 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
2026	94.6	79 of 1222	93.5%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	97 of 1238	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	79 of 1236	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	89 of 1223	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	83 of 1220	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	112 of 1214	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.6	36 of 1234	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.5	25 of 1209	97.9%	★★★★★
2017	98.1	24 of 1205	98.0%	★★★★★
2016	98.0	20 of 1233	98.4%	★★★★★
2015	97.9	22 of 1240	98.2%	★★★★★
2014	85.9	46 of 1231	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	87.6	17 of 1225	98.6%	★★★★★
2012	86.5	54 of 1201	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	86.7	72 of 1212	94.1%	★★★★★
2010	88.9	43 of 1183	96.4%	★★★★★
2009	90.0	39 of 1133	96.6%	★★★★★
2008	91.2	21 of 1134	98.1%	★★★★★
2007	89.6	41 of 1125	96.4%	★★★★★
2006	91.6	6 of 1101	99.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	132 of 829	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	82.6	111 of 892	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	152 of 879	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.1	222 of 870	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	193 of 876	78.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.8	76 of 1189	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	92.9	85 of 1224	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	51 of 1223	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	58 of 1212	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	97 of 1206	92.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.4	19 of 504	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	86.8	56 of 583	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	98.6	3 of 535	99.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.2	71 of 1186	94.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.4	96 of 1225	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	99 of 1220	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.2	120 of 1210	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	65 of 1209	94.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.2	22 of 466	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.2	37 of 565	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	73.0	95 of 487	80.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.7	5 of 703	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.4	17 of 769	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	14 of 772	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	27 of 775	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	36 of 779	95.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)99th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

African American (2026)84th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics78%+31 vs state

Science71%+26 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, November 23, 2019

Both of my children were fortunate enough to get their school start at Morris Brandon and today those years are still paying dividends. Elementary friends have become lifelong connections. The teachers are top notch and become loving supporters of families and students alike. The bar is held high and traditions hold firm. A loving, wonderful place. Once a Bee, always a Bee. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Both of my kids love their school. You cannot get better! Their programs are great. We've had amazing teachers. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Morris Brandon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2741 Howell Mill Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7250	911	56	16.1	19.2%	527 (57.8%)	228 (25.0%)	78 (8.6%)	34 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.7%)	94.6	79^th of 1222 public elementary schools	93.5%		93.3	97^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.2%	18		83.4	82.9	68.6				70.7			$23,756	$948	$22,808
E. Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7050	699	57	12.2	41.6%	235 (33.6%)	227 (32.5%)	161 (23.0%)	30 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	74.2	283^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	76.8%		68.6	342^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	72.4%	59		63.0	59.6	50.0				55.5			$24,962	$843	$24,118
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Sheridan Dr NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7800	494	44	11.3	72.5%	73 (14.8%)	211 (42.7%)	179 (36.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	66.3	366^th of 1222 public elementary schools	70.0%		49.4	573^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	53.7%	207		55.7	64.2	41.4				48.5			$27,197	$1,207	$25,990
Bolton Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2268 Adams Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8350	590	50	11.8	47.1%	128 (21.7%)	280 (47.5%)	120 (20.3%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.1%)	80.3	221^st of 1222 public elementary schools	81.9%		73.6	289^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.7%	68		68.1	57.0	57.8				63.4			$25,454	$988	$24,465
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Old Ivy Rd NE	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3850	851	60	14.2	34.7%	233 (27.4%)	282 (33.1%)	213 (25.0%)	52 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.2%)	67.1	355^th of 1222 public elementary schools	70.9%		72.4	303^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	75.5%	52		51.8	55.3	48.4				56.4			$24,243	$687	$23,556
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Mount Paran Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8800	502	41	12.3	18.3%	267 (53.2%)	124 (24.7%)	39 (7.8%)	35 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	96	53^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	95.7%		94.3	79^th of 1238 public elementary schools	93.6%	26		81.1	83.3	77.6				72.4			$28,654	$1,281	$27,373
Westside Atlanta Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2250 Perry Blvd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 931-4827	349	33	10.4	54.7%	49 (14.0%)	254 (72.8%)	21 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.0%)	65.2	379^th of 1222 public elementary schools	69.0%		55.2	498^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.8%	119	72.2	65.8	50.0	52.6	33.4	35.5	48.5	52.7	45.4	30.3	$23,222	$784	$22,438
William M.Boyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1891 Johnson Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8150	439	42	10.4	—	1 (0.2%)	411 (93.6%)	15 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	17.8	1032^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	15.5%		17.1	1047^th of 1238 public elementary schools	15.4%	15		36.2	28.6	12.9				24.3			$30,766	$2,225	$28,541
William J. Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1752 Hollywood Rd NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7000	319	30	10.4	—	1 (0.3%)	256 (80.3%)	60 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	31.2	816^th of 1222 public elementary schools	33.2%		24.1	939^th of 1238 public elementary schools	24.2%	123		24.0	28.8	35.9				50.0			$35,447	$3,039	$32,407
Woodson Park Academy School	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7750	842	71	11.8	—	6 (0.7%)	777 (92.3%)	40 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	24.2	932^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	23.7%		15.4	1083^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	12.5%	151		27.2	38.2	20.3	15.3	25.7	12.7	38.2	16.9	19.7	$26,586	$856	$25,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Brandon Elementary School

What district is Morris Brandon Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

How many students attend Morris Brandon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 911 students attended Morris Brandon Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Morris Brandon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Morris Brandon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High : North Atlanta High School

Is Morris Brandon Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Morris Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 6.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Morris Brandon Elementary School?

Students at Morris Brandon Elementary School are 58% White, 25% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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