Below Average
#1836 of 2,268 schools in GA
Benjamin E. Mays High School
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benjamin E. Mays High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin E. Mays High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$61,548
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. M. Therrell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,194 | Compare → |
| Southwest Atlanta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Greater Atlanta Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
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.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #68 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin E. Mays High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin E. Mays High School
Benjamin E. Mays High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 1,363 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin E. Mays High School
What grades does Benjamin E. Mays High School serve?
Benjamin E. Mays High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benjamin E. Mays High School?
Benjamin E. Mays High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E. Mays High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E. Mays High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin E. Mays High School rank in GA?
Benjamin E. Mays High School ranks #1,836 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Benjamin E. Mays High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin E. Mays High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin E. Mays High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin E. Mays High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Benjamin E. Mays High School a charter school?
No, Benjamin E. Mays High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin E. Mays High School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin E. Mays High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin E. Mays High School?
82.6% of students at Benjamin E. Mays High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.0%
- Phone
- (404) 802-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30331)
- 63,418
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 30331; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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