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Maynard Jackson High School

Atlanta Public Schools · Fulton County · 801 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.0

(404)802-5200

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5/10
#201
Rank 201 out of 384
Top 52%
English Language Arts6/10 · #189 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #228 · 41st percentile
Science6/10 · #179 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Maynard Jackson High School sits in the East Atlanta area, a neighborhood that's seen significant energy and investment over the past decade, with a strong sense of community identity and local pride. The school carries a meaningful legacy — named after Atlanta's first Black mayor — and that sense of history and civic purpose runs through its culture. Families who are rooted in the community and want their kids in a school with genuine character and a connection to Atlanta's broader story will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

394 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
267 (68%)
White
82 (21%)
Hispanic
27 (7%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged394 (100%)
Students with Disabilities53 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,117
Enrollment
106.7
Teachers (FTE)
29.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7.04
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

91.1%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.

15
AP Courses
offered
34.6%
AP Participation
of students
510
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program170 students enrolled

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 Programs10/10 · #2 · 100th percentile

316 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found