For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 844 students in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Sylvan Hills are T. J. Perkerson Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Brewer Blvd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-3950
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1461 Sylvan Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-6203
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-6203
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA include T. J. Perkerson Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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