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Atlanta Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,926 students in Atlanta Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Atlanta Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,926 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atlanta Independent School District, which is ranked #474 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#471 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
53%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
53%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,298 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,026
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,298
$14,116
Best Atlanta Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 Abc Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7164
Grades: 3-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 High School Ln
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-7928
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 Rabbit Blvd
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-8115
Grades: PK-2
| 576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlanta Independent School District?
Atlanta Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,926 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta Independent School District?
Atlanta Independent School District is ranked #474 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta Independent School District?
53% of Atlanta Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta Independent School District?
Atlanta Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Atlanta Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,298 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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