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Atlanta Public Schools

Georgia · Public School District
86
Schools
50,325
Students
$24,033
Per-Pupil Spend
+68% nat'l
71.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Atlanta Public Schools is a public school district in Georgia serving 50,325 students across 86 schools. It includes 54 elementary, 15 middle, 16 high schools, among them 19 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,033 is above average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 29/100.

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All Schools (86)
Elementary Schools54 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - ElementaryCharterKG–05394
Barack and Michelle Obama AcademyPK–05258
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary SchoolPK–05398
Beecher Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05241
Benteen Elementary SchoolPK–05267
Bolton Academy ElementaryPK–05553
Burgess-Peterson Elementary SchoolPK–05504
Cascade Elementary SchoolPK–05348
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)CharterKG–08804
Charles L. Gideons Elementary SchoolPK–05343
Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolCharterPK–05964
Cleveland Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–05273
Continental Colony Elementary SchoolPK–05371
Deerwood AcademyPK–05512
E. Rivers Elementary SchoolPK–05708
Emma Hutchinson Elementary SchoolPK–05297
F. L. Stanton Elementary SchoolPK–05207
Finch ElementaryPK–05339
Fred A. Toomer Elementary SchoolPK–05512
Garden Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05468
Harper-Archer Elementary SchoolPK–05641
Heritage Academy Elementary SchoolPK–05398
Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–05471
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary SchoolPK–05354
Joseph Humphries Elementary SchoolPK–05262
Kindezi Old 4th WardCharterKG–08434
KIPP Soul PrimaryCharterKG–04452
KIPP Strive Primary Charter SchoolCharterKG–04530
KIPP Vision Primary Charter SchoolCharterKG–04500
Kipp WAYS Primary Charter SchoolCharterKG–04477
L. O. Kimberly Elementary SchoolPK–05334
M. A. Jones Elementary SchoolPK–05461
Mary Lin Elementary SchoolKG–05628
Michael R. Hollis Innovation AcademyPK–08653
Miles Elementary SchoolPK–05516
Morningside Elementary SchoolKG–05816
Morris Brandon Elementary SchoolPK–05865
Parkside Elementary SchoolPK–05563
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary SchoolPK–05287
Peyton Forest Elementary SchoolPK–05386
R. N. Fickett Elementary SchoolPK–05451
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary SchoolPK–05865
Springdale Park Elementary SchoolKG–05742
T. J. Perkerson Elementary SchoolPK–05354
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary SchoolsPK–05369
The Kindezi SchoolCharterKG–08427
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary SchoolPK–05569
Tuskegee Airman Global AcademyPK–05520
Wesley International Academy CharterCharterKG–08752
West Manor Elementary SchoolKG–05248
Westside Atlanta Charter SchoolCharterKG–08346
William J. Scott Elementary SchoolPK–05289
William M.Boyd Elementary SchoolPK–05503
Woodson Park Academy SchoolKG–08863
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Atlanta Classical AcademyCharterKG–12678
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,033+68% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
69%
State
15.6%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal
15.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
86
Schools
50,325
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score29/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,033 per pupil — 68% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 86 schools including 19 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 29/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Atlanta Public Schools has 86 public schools, serving a total of 50,325 students.
What is the graduation rate for Atlanta Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Atlanta Public Schools spend per student?
Atlanta Public Schools spends $24,033 per pupil — 68% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Atlanta Public Schools?
71% of students in Atlanta Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Atlanta Public Schools?
Yes — 19 of the 86 schools in Atlanta Public Schools are charter schools.
What grade levels does Atlanta Public Schools serve?
Atlanta Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Atlanta Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Atlanta Public Schools is 29/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.