Summary:
ZIP code 30318 in Atlanta is served by 10 schools within the Atlanta Public Schools district, including six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools (two of which serve grades 6-12), with a total enrollment of roughly 5,562 students.
There is a clear two-tier system in this area. Bolton Academy Elementary is the standout performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, the highest in the ZIP code. It has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (10.9%) and the lowest poverty rate (47.1% free/reduced lunch), with math proficiency rates (57-68%) far exceeding district averages. Westside Atlanta Charter School also performs well (69th percentile) despite having the lowest per-student spending ($23,222). In contrast, the remaining eight schools serve predominantly low-income populations (96-100% free/reduced lunch) and cluster in the 3rd-33rd percentiles. Frederick Douglass High School, the largest school with 1,296 students, has a graduation rate above the state average (89.4%) but struggles with a 53.1% chronic absenteeism rate and a dropout rate double the state's.
Chronic absenteeism is the strongest predictor of performance here—the top schools have rates around 11-13%, while the lowest-performing schools exceed 37%. Several schools show promising improvement: B.E.S.T Academy jumped from the 11th to 56th percentile over three years, and William J. Scott Elementary rose from 7th to 33rd. Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy boasts a 100% graduation rate and strong Biology and U.S. History scores. Interestingly, John Lewis Invictus Academy has a stunning 90% Algebra I proficiency rate despite low overall rankings, suggesting an effective advanced math program. High spending doesn't guarantee results—B.E.S.T Academy spends $43,336 per student while Bolton Academy achieves top performance at $25,454.
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