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#140 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 32% of private schools

Ben Franklin Academy

High School · Atlanta, GA

A private high school in Atlanta, GA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1585 CLIFTON ROAD, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

  • 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Enrollment94
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ben Franklin Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,968

Median home value

$483,700

Median rent

$1,748/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White81.9%
Black5.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian5.3%
Two or More2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Druid Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.6 mi1,430Compare →
Temima, the Richard and Jean Katz High School forPrivate · tuition6.6private9–121.2 mi61Compare →
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of AtlantaPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.7 mi60Compare →
Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)Private · tuition6.8private1–121.8 mi87Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ben Franklin Academy is listed in Atlanta, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ben Franklin Academy

Ben Franklin Academy is a private high school in Atlanta, GA, serving approximately 94 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ben Franklin Academy

What grades does Ben Franklin Academy serve?

Ben Franklin Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ben Franklin Academy?

Ben Franklin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Academy is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ben Franklin Academy rank in GA?

Ben Franklin Academy ranks #140 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Ben Franklin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ben Franklin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ben Franklin Academy a private school?

Yes, Ben Franklin Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ben Franklin Academy a religious school?

No, Ben Franklin Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
94
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
DeKalb County
Area population (ZIP 30329)
27,022
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
30.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30329; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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