For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Hammond Park are Emma Hutchinson Elementary School and Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Cleveland Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7650
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta, GA include Emma Hutchinson Elementary School and Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Hammond Park, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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