Total enrollment
94,755
-3,986 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
140 schools in Atlanta
Georgia · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Atlanta reaches 94,755 students across 140 schools, with a level mix of 79 elementary, 26 middle, and 26 high.
7-year change in Atlanta
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
139
+8 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 22%
% Hispanic
16%
was 13%
% Black
59%
was 59%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Atlanta
Across Atlanta, Georgia, 140 public schools teaches about 94,755 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 79 elementary, 26 middle, 26 high, and 9 other.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Atlanta has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 98,741 students to 94,755. Over that span, Atlanta gained 8 schools, going from 131 to 139. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 22% to 19%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Atlanta discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.