Very Good
#458 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 20% in state
Maynard Jackson High School
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maynard Jackson High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maynard Jackson High School 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$96,491
Median home value
$401,800
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30316; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| The New School AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #22 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
Maynard Jackson High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maynard Jackson High School
Maynard Jackson High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 1,551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maynard Jackson High School
What grades does Maynard Jackson High School serve?
Maynard Jackson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maynard Jackson High School?
Maynard Jackson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maynard Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maynard Jackson High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maynard Jackson High School rank in GA?
Maynard Jackson High School ranks #458 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Maynard Jackson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maynard Jackson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Maynard Jackson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maynard Jackson High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maynard Jackson High School a charter school?
No, Maynard Jackson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maynard Jackson High School a Title I school?
No, Maynard Jackson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maynard Jackson High School?
51.7% of students at Maynard Jackson 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
- 1,551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (404) 802-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30316)
- 35,040
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 30316; 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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