The following City of Atlanta Elementary Schools received top school rankings for scholastic high performance, based exclusively on how well students perform on standardized tests as compared to other students in the state. This information is provided by SchoolDigger.com
The data contained herein is a summary of factual information only and does not indicate a preference for any particular school. How you choose to use this information is entirely up to you. There are other tests and indicators of school performance that you may choose to use in making decisions regarding your children's education.
| Rank | School (Link to Official Site) | Grades | Rating (1-5 Stars) | Statewide Rank (Out of ~584 GA Schools) | Enrolled | Student-Teacher Ratio | Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency % | School Type | Homes for Sale (Zoned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resurgence Hall Middle Academy | 5-8 | 5 | 37th | ~209 | ~12:1 | High (80%+) | High (70%+) | Charter (Lottery) | Map (Not Zoned) |
| 2 | David T. Howard Middle School | 6-8 | 5 | 42nd | ~1,056 | 15:1 | 57%+ (100% Algebra I) | 68%+ | Public (Zoned) | Homes |
| 3 | Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle | 6-8 | 4 | 81st | ~233 | 9.6 to 10:1 | ~70 to 97% (strong Algebra I) | 60 to 72% | Charter (Lottery) | Map (Not Zoned) |
| 4 | Willis A. Sutton Middle School | 6-8 | 4 | 132nd | ~850 | 14:1 | ~55 to 65% (95.5% Algebra I) | ~60 to 70% | Public (Zoned) | Homes |
| 5 | Ridgeview Charter School | 6-8 | 4 | 137th | ~950 | ~15:1 | 50 to 57% (86% Algebra I) | 53 to 55% | Public/Charter (Zoned in north Atlanta) | Homes |
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Notes:
These represent the complete set of 4- and 5-star middle schools serving Atlanta based on latest SchoolDigger data (no others qualify at this level within city limits).
Charters require lottery/application; zoned publics tie to specific neighborhoods (often north/central Atlanta).
Proficiency figures emphasize overall math/reading; many excel in Algebra I (advanced for middle school).
Always confirm current details via SchoolDigger or district sites, as ratings update annually.
These high-performing schools (especially zoned ones like Howard and Sutton) often boost local property values due to demand from families prioritizing test-score strength.
Zoned Options: Howard and Sutton serve core Atlanta; Ridgeview covers north/Fulton overlap.
Charters: Resurgence Hall, Atlanta Neighborhood—apply early via lotteries.
Verify boundaries: Use APS or Fulton tools.
