Atlanta High School is a public high school located in Atlanta, Texas, US. It is classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Atlanta Independent School District located in northeast Cass County which shares a border with the Queen City Independent School District.
Serving 503 students in grades 9-12, Atlanta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlanta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Atlanta High School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Atlanta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rabbits / Lady Rabbs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlanta High School's ranking?
Atlanta High School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Atlanta High School often compared to?
Atlanta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen City High School, Mcleod School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlanta High School?
The graduation rate of Atlanta High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Atlanta High School?
503 students attend Atlanta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Atlanta High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta High School?
Atlanta High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta High School offer ?
Atlanta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atlanta High School part of?
Atlanta High School is part of Atlanta Independent School District.
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