Benjamin E. Mays High School

Benjamin E. Mays High School sits in southwest Atlanta, a part of the city with deep roots and a strong sense of community identity — families here tend to be deeply invested in the neighborhood and its history. The school shows some solid footing in math and science relative to its overall standing, which can be a bright spot for students with interests in those areas. Families drawn to a school with a meaningful namesake — civil rights leader and Morehouse College president Benjamin Mays — and a close-knit southwest Atlanta community will find this one worth a closer look, particularly as the broader area continues to see renewed investment and attention.