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McNair High School

1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316DeKalb County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
768
Students
Total enrolled
72%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 17% vs nat'l
$16,212
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
29/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 43% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 768 students in grades 09–12 in Atlanta, Georgia.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,212 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 29th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

McNair High School is a large high in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 768 students. The district invests $16,212 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 29/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at McNair High School

768
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution366 male · 402 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 768 students
Student Composition
95%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black95%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130174000712

Academic Outcomes at McNair High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
72%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
29
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 29th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30316

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,212Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,212
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,133
Student Support$3,080
Administration$1,945
Operations$2,432
Other$1,621
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,212 spent per student, an estimated $7,182 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
52%
State government
32.7%
Local (property tax)
51.6%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 72% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (29/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GLOBE Academy Charter School IFlat Rock Elementary SchoolBarack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of TechnologyIdlewood Elementary School
↓
Middle
Sequoyah Middle SchoolHenderson Middle SchoolPeachtree Middle SchoolLithonia Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Lakeside High SchoolDunwoody High SchoolChamblee High SchoolCross Keys High School
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDeKalb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDeKalb County →
Phone: (678)874-4902
NCES ID: 130174000712
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atlanta seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DeKalb County
High
Lakeside High School
2,141 students · 09–12
● 52 opp43% FRL
High
Dunwoody High School
2,040 students · 09–12
● 48 opp27% FRL
High
Chamblee High School
1,776 students · 09–12
● 31 opp38% FRL
Mid
Sequoyah Middle School
1,763 students · 06–08
● 41 opp100% FRL
High
Cross Keys High School
1,714 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Tucker High School
1,579 students · 09–12
51% FRL
High
Lithonia High School
1,483 students · 09–12
● 37 opp100% FRL
High
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
1,440 students · 09–12
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.