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#41 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 9% of private schools

Ron Clark Academy

Middle School

228 MARGARET ST SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Private

Enrollment

141

Student-Teacher

8.2:1

Score

7.9

Grades

4th – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#41 of 433

In Atlanta

#11 of 61

public schools

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Ron Clark Academy

7.9/10

Middle School in Atlanta · grades 4th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Judson Price Middle School

4.2/10

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6.3/10

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About Ron Clark Academy

Ron Clark Academy is a private middle school in Atlanta, GA. Ron Clark Academy serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Ron Clark Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares2.0 pts above GA schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • GA avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 141 students, Ron Clark Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Ron Clark Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ron Clark Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ron Clark Academy compares to 120 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
141
This School
vs
590
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 75.9% vs 0%
White 7.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.4% vs 0%
Ron Clark Academy Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Ron Clark Academy (this school) 7.9
Judson Price Middle School 4.2
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School 3.8
Benteen Elementary School 6.5
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School 3.9
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy 6.9
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 6.8
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys 6.7
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary 8.7
KIPP Vision Primary Charter School 7.0
KIPP VISION Charter School 4.1
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School 5.7
Parkside Elementary School 8.0
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School 5.0
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle 8.3
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School 6.2
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School 4.7
Sylvan Hills Middle School 4.2
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School 6.2
Wesley International Academy Charter 6.4
Ethos Classical Charter School 7.9

Showing 20 of 120 schools. View all schools in Atlanta

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 40%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 141
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 75.9%
Two or More 13.5%
White 7.1%
Hispanic 2.1%
Asian 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

228 MARGARET ST SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ron Clark Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Martin L. King Jr. Middle School (rated 5.7/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Judson Price Middle School (rated 4.2/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Judson Price Middle School Atlanta 0.4 mi 4.2
Carver High School Early College Atlanta 0.6 mi 6.3
Carver High School Atlanta 0.7 mi 6.1
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School Atlanta 0.7 mi 3.8
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Atlanta 1.1 mi 6.9
John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School Atlanta 1.1 mi 3.9
Benteen Elementary School Atlanta 1.0 mi 6.5
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary Atlanta 1.7 mi 8.7
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School Atlanta 1.8 mi 5.7
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls Atlanta 1.5 mi 6.8
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys Atlanta 1.5 mi 6.7
KIPP VISION Charter School Atlanta 1.8 mi 4.1
KIPP Vision Primary Charter School Atlanta 1.8 mi 7.0
THE BRADLEY ACADEMY Atlanta 1.8 mi
Parkside Elementary School Atlanta 1.8 mi 8.0
ATLANTA YOUTH ACADEMY Atlanta 1.8 mi 6.7
ST NICHOLAS ORTHODOX ACADEMY Atlanta 2.0 mi
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School Atlanta 1.9 mi 5.0
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School Atlanta 2.1 mi 4.7
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle Atlanta 2.1 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30315 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,383

Median Home Value

$266,200

Median Rent

$989/mo

Population

35,221

College Educated

27.8%

Homeownership

42.7%

Avg Commute

31.7 min

Poverty Rate

31%

Median Age

35.6

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Greenville Middle School Greenville, GA 7.9
THE SWIFT SCHOOL Roswell, GA 7.6
Montgomery County Middle School Mount Vernon, GA 7.3
GRACEPOINT SCHOOL Marietta, GA 7.2
Wheeler County Middle School Alamo, GA 8.8
CMCH SCHOOL Atlanta, GA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ron Clark Academy

What grades does Ron Clark Academy serve?

Ron Clark Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Ron Clark Academy?

Ron Clark Academy has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Clark Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ron Clark Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ron Clark Academy rank in GA?

Ron Clark Academy ranks #41 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Ron Clark Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ron Clark Academy 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.

Is Ron Clark Academy a private school?

Yes, Ron Clark 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 Ron Clark Academy a religious school?

No, Ron Clark Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
141
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County

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