Ronald E. McNair High School is a public school in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, located at 1804 Bouldercrest Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. It is in the Gresham Park census-designated place, southeast of Atlanta.
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Mcnair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcnair High School's student population of 776 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
MHS's mission is to educate, equip, and empower students to compete in a 21st century global society.
School Rankings
Mcnair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnair High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnair High School's ranking?
Mcnair High School is ranked #2065 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mcnair High School often compared to?
Mcnair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maynard Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcnair High School?
The graduation rate of Mcnair High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mcnair High School?
776 students attend Mcnair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mcnair High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnair High School?
Mcnair High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcnair High School offer ?
Mcnair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnair High School part of?
Mcnair High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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