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K-12 Schools

B.E.S.T Academy

Atlanta Public Schools · Fulton County · 1190 Northwest Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.0

(404)802-4900

5/10
#55
Rank 55 out of 93
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #58 · 41st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #49 · 49th percentile
Science4/10 · #57 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

B.E.S.T. Academy is an all-male public school in Atlanta's historic Vine City neighborhood, offering a focused environment designed to help young men build academic and leadership skills — a setup that resonates with families looking for something more intentional than a traditional co-ed experience. Sitting in the 42nd percentile statewide, it holds its own particularly in math, and its mission-driven culture tends to attract parents who want their sons in a school with a clear sense of purpose. The surrounding Vine City area is steeped in civil rights history and sits just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making it a compelling backdrop for a school that's very much invested in shaping the next generation of community leaders.

Student Demographics

126 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
117 (93%)
Other
9 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged126 (100%)
Students with Disabilities19 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

525
Enrollment
34.32
Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

97.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
8.9%
AP Participation
of students
21
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #28 · 76th percentile

67 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found