For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,319 students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest are L. O. Kimberly Elementary School and D. M. Therrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Mcmurray Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
D. M. Therrell High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3099 Panther Trl Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA include L. O. Kimberly Elementary School and D. M. Therrell High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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