2024 Best Public High Schools in Atlanta Public Schools

#23 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.

Atlanta Classical Academy

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

K-12,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Honestly i loved ny for years at ACA. The education was amazing and i really connected with ny peers and teachers. My one problem was the lack of funding in the arts program. There wasn't even really....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 678,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#37 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.

Midtown High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

460 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I enjoyed going to Midtown High School these last four years. Especially my last two because we have so much resources when it comes to preparing to take those next steps in college. Overall I will....

Read 460 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,602,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#70 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.

Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

6-12,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Ive been attending Drew since 9th Grade. When I first started I was virtual so there wasn't much we could do over a computer. When I did enter the enter the school that next year the environment....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 925,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#96 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.

North Atlanta High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

567 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says North Atlanta High School has provided me with rigorous courses in the form of IB, AP, and honors classes. As well as given me the opportunity to find a community through extracurriculars like Cross....

Read 567 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 2,316,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#179 Best Public High Schools in Georgia.

Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

308 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says During my 4 years at Maynard Jackson High School there was a lot of good memories and only a few bad memories. As the captain of the varsity football team for three years, I must say I had most of my....

Read 308 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,474,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

6-12,

129 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Being at CSK really makes you ready for college. They have many opportunities for you to get ahead in life while still in highschool. They connect you with a lot of internships and future jobs you....

Read 129 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 323,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

135 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Love Kipp culture! The only thing I would change is how kids are selected to enter. The faculty is great amazing programs. The choice of food options should be surveyed by students..

Read 135 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 806,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Early College High School at Carver

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

219 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Carver may be a small, school, but it makes up for that in the number of opportunities it offers to students. I enrolled in this school my sophomore year, and I was new to the American school system.....

Read 219 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 575,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

B.E.S.T. Academy

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

6-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience since the beginning of my journey at BEST Academy in 6th grade all the way to graduation has been very teaching. The school has taught me step out my boundaries and try new....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 237,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

Mays High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

434 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The best parts of attending Mays High School may include the strong sense of community, dedicated teachers, and access to resources that help students succeed academically and personally. However,...Like any school, there's always room for improvement. Enhancements in facilities, expanded extracurricular options, and additional support for students with diverse needs could all contribute to a....

Read 434 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 1,337,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Therrell High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Throughout my entire high school journey at Therrell High School, spanning four years, I gained extensive experience. However, the first two years were particularly challenging. Initially, adapting....

Read 40 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 973,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Booker T. Washington High School

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Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

63 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I currently attend Booker T. Washington High School and my experience has been nothing but the best. Washington has been around for 100 years and my class (the class of 2027) will be the 100th....

Read 63 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C,

Students: 831,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

South Atlanta High School

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Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Although South Atlanta has great college preparedness programs, I would like to see a more organized school environment..

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 928,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Douglass High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

159 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience at Douglass High School has been an adventure. I’ve learnt a lot of new life skills. Such as self reflection, discipline, consistency, and being self aware. The Athletics....

Read 159 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 1,112,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Carver High School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

9-12,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says My experience with Carver Steam high school has been great except for the fact that people from Carver Early college makes our school look bad with smoking weed and fighting. In reality we are....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: C minus,

Students: 445,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Hillside Conant School

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

6-12,

Students: 51,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,