Atlanta Public Schools operates 88 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Atlanta Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 52,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 88 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 4/10 — Below Average | — | Below average |
- Charles R. Drew Charter School — Grades PK–5 · 961 students
- Morris Brandon Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 911 students
- Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 851 students
- Morningside Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 722 students
- E. Rivers Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 699 students
- Parkside Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 650 students
- Virginia-Highland Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 649 students
- KIPP Strive Primary Charter School — Grades K–5 · 627 students
- Bolton Academy Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 590 students
- Burgess-Peterson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 580 students
- KIPP Vision Primary Charter School — Grades K–5 · 562 students
- Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School — Grades K–5 · 559 students
- Harper-Archer Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 545 students
- Mary Lin Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 526 students
- Fred A. Toomer Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 513 students
- KIPP Soul Primary — Grades K–5 · 505 students
- Jackson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 502 students
- Miles Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 499 students
- Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 496 students
- Garden Hills Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 494 students
- Deerwood Academy — Grades PK–5 · 469 students
- M. A. Jones Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 461 students
- Tuskegee Airman Global Academy — Grades PK–5 · 447 students
- William M.Boyd Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 439 students
- Springdale Park Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 437 students
- + 23 more elementary schools
- Willis A. Sutton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,619 students
- David T Howard Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,073 students
- Martin L. King Jr. Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 879 students
- John Lewis Invictus Academy — Grades 6–8 · 692 students
- Jean Childs Young Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 657 students
- Ralph Bunche Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 651 students
- Crawford Long Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 627 students
- Sylvan Hills Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 452 students
- Herman J. Russell West End Academy — Grades 6–8 · 342 students
- Kipp Strive Charter School — Grades 6–8 · 312 students
- KIPP VISION Charter School — Grades 6–8 · 300 students
- KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School — Grades 6–8 · 289 students
- KIPP Soul Academy — Grades 6–8 · 285 students
- Judson Price Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 241 students
- Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle — Grades 6–8 · 233 students
- North Atlanta High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,368 students
- Midtown High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,696 students
- Maynard Jackson High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Mays High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students
- Frederick Douglass High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,296 students
- D. M. Therrell High School — Grades 9–12 · 964 students
- South Atlanta High School — Grades 9–12 · 942 students
- Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School — Grades 9–12 · 874 students
- Booker T. Washington High School — Grades 9–12 · 856 students
- Carver High School — Grades 9–12 · 544 students
- Carver High School Early College — Grades 9–12 · 514 students
- Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy — Grades 6–12 · 941 students
- Woodson Park Academy School — Grades PK–8 · 842 students
- Wesley International Academy Charter — Grades K–8 · 776 students
- Centennial Place Academy (Charter) — Grades K–8 · 757 students
- Atlanta Classical Academy — Grades K–12 · 697 students
- Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy — Grades PK–8 · 583 students
- Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy — Grades 6–12 · 377 students
- The Kindezi School — Grades K–8 · 360 students
- Westside Atlanta Charter School — Grades K–8 · 349 students
- Kindezi Old 4th Ward — Grades K–8 · 321 students
- B.E.S.T Academy — Grades 6–12 · 268 students
- Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy — Grades 6–12 · 147 students
- Hillside Conant School — Grades 1–12 · 67 students
About Atlanta Public Schools
If you live in ZIP 30334 — Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County — your assigned public schools are operated by Atlanta Public Schools. Its 4/10 rating trails the Georgia average on NCES funding and enrollment measures, which is worth weighing if schools are driving your move. The district operates 88 schools and serves roughly 52,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Atlanta Public Schools runs approximately $12,000 annually, placing it 9% above the Georgia state average of approximately $11,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Atlanta Public Schools is a major metropolitan district with 88 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 52,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 4/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Atlanta Public Schools 4 out of 10 — below average among Georgia public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Atlanta Public Schools carries a below-average rating, indicating resource levels and structural indicators below typical Georgia benchmarks. Below-average ratings primarily reflect per-pupil spending, staffing ratios, and enrollment trends — not necessarily teaching quality or school culture. Some below-average districts have schools with strong communities and dedicated staff. Families should research specific school quality, visit in person, and ask about available programs. Also ask about open enrollment and magnet options that may offer alternatives to the default attendance-zone assignment.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 30334
Children in zip code 30334 are assigned to Atlanta Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 30334, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Atlanta Public Schools at (404)802-3500 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Georgia districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Atlanta
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Atlanta Public Schools serves zip code 30334, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 30334. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Georgia, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Atlanta Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 30334.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Atlanta Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 30334 data.