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David T Howard Middle School

Atlanta Public Schools · Fulton County · 551 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, GA 30312.0

(404)802-3200

10/10
#28
Rank 28 out of 462
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #24 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #27 · 94th percentile
Science8/10 · #95 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

David T. Howard Middle School sits in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, a historically rich and rapidly evolving area that blends Civil Rights-era significance with vibrant restaurants, BeltLine access, and a strong sense of community pride. Academically, it's one of the top middle schools in the state, with particularly strong English and math performance that will appeal to families looking for a rigorous public school experience without leaving the city. It's a great fit for families who want an urban lifestyle — walkable, culturally rich, and connected — while still giving their kids a genuinely competitive academic foundation heading into high school.

Student Demographics

1,055 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
531 (50%)
African American
291 (28%)
Hispanic
105 (10%)
Multiple Races
93 (9%)
Asian
30 (3%)
Other
5 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged241 (23%)
Students with Disabilities86 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,136
Enrollment
70.54
Teachers (FTE)
30.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

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 Programs10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile

399 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found