Maynard H. Jackson High School is a high school of 1,551 students, with the capacity for 1,500. Jackson High is located in southeast Atlanta, Georgia, United States along the BeltLine in Grant Park, just south of I-20. The school is a part of Atlanta Public Schools.
Serving 1,549 students in grades 9-12, Maynard Jackson 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 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maynard Jackson High School's student population of 1,549 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maynard Jackson 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 Maynard Jackson High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
67%
36%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard Jackson High School's ranking?
Maynard Jackson High School is ranked #1464 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Maynard Jackson High School often compared to?
Maynard Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maynard Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Maynard Jackson High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maynard Jackson High School?
1,549 students attend Maynard Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Maynard Jackson High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maynard Jackson High School?
Maynard Jackson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maynard Jackson High School offer ?
Maynard Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maynard Jackson High School part of?
Maynard Jackson High School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Maynard Jackson High School located?
Maynard Jackson High School is located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 3 other public schools located in Grant Park.
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