Best Public Schools in Atlanta, MO

Summary:

The city of Atlanta, Missouri is home to two schools - Atlanta Elementary and Atlanta High, both part of the Atlanta C-3 school district. While Atlanta Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Missouri, Atlanta High School is underperforming compared to state averages.

Atlanta Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with 90% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 70% proficient or better in English Language Arts - significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Atlanta High School's test scores lag behind, with only 25.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28% proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 37.8% and 41.5%, respectively. This stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school levels within the same district is noteworthy and warrants further investigation.

Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.51% of Atlanta Elementary and 38.14% of Atlanta High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the district may face challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at 18.1%, which could be impacting academic outcomes. While Atlanta Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating, its ranking has dropped from 24th in the state in 2017-2018 to 265th in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in relative performance over time.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atlanta Elementary	Public	K-6	600 S Atterberry	Atlanta	63530	Macon County	Atlanta C-3	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 239-4211	115	11	10.7	46.1%	111 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	68.6	265^th of 906 public elementary schools	70.8%					(n/a)	90.0	20.0	70.0				$10,149	$1,550	$8,599
Atlanta High	Public	7-12	600 S Atterberry	Atlanta	63530	Macon County	Atlanta C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 239-4211	94	12	7.9	48.9%	91 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	25.2	281^st of 378 public high schools	25.7%		25.1	262^nd of 352 public high schools	25.6%	19				25.1	28.0	20.0	$13,349	$682	$12,667

Cities Near Atlanta

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
La Plata	6.95 mi	2	352^nd
Macon	12.68 mi	5	164^th
Bevier	13.64 mi	2	381^st
Callao	14.65 mi	1
Brashear	15.76 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.