For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 49,258 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Atlanta, GA are Atlanta Classical Academy, Midtown High School and Chamblee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Atlanta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverwood International Charter School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Midtown High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Chamblee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,829 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
North Atlanta High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Dunwoody High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5035 Vermack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Druid Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,430 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Westlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1212.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
North Springs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7447 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Gr: 2-12 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1919.
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Gr: K-12 | 9,762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Cobb Horizon High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1765 The Exchange Se
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 594-8240
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 594-8240
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2424.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Carver High School Early College
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
North Clayton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Norman Dr
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4035
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4035
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
B.e.s.t Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fulton Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Dodson Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 472-3529
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 472-3529
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3030.
Cross Keys High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1626 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6102
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Banneker High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6015 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Benjamin E. Mays High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-5100
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3333.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Rank: #3434.
D. M. Therrell High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3535.
Mcnair High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Atlanta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 99%
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Gr: 7-11
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Gr: 6-8
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Gr: 9-12
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Fulton Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1513 E. Cleveland Ave,bldg 300
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Atlanta, GA include Atlanta Classical Academy, Midtown High School and Chamblee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlanta?
46 public high schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Atlanta include: North Springs High School vs. Riverwood International Charter School, Riverwood International Charter School vs. North Springs High School, Carver High School vs. Booker T. Washington High School
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