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Best Atlanta Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public high schools serving 49,459 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 40% (versus the 43% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Midtown High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Chamblee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
North Atlanta High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Dunwoody High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5035 Vermack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Druid Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Westlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1212.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
North Springs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7447 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Gr: 2-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1919.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Cobb Horizon High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1765 The Exchange Se
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 594-8240
Gr: 6-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2323.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Carver High School Early College
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4405
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2626.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
North Clayton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Norman Dr
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4035
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
B.e.s.t Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2929.
Cross Keys High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1626 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Banneker High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6015 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Benjamin E. Mays High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3232.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #3333.
D. M. Therrell High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3434.
Mcnair High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Tri-cities High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2575 Harris St
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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?

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