Elite Tier — School Rating 9–10
Atlanta has 7 neighborhoods that reach a school rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These are the zones where public school performance is genuinely exceptional.
Strong Tier — School Rating 8
A school rating of 8/10 is well above the national average. Atlanta has 7 neighborhoods in this tier. These neighborhoods have highly rated public schools without the top-tier price.
Best Value — Strong Schools Under $400,000
Full Atlanta Neighborhood Rankings
| Neighborhood | Schools | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek | 9/10 | $1.9M |
| Alpharetta | 9/10 | $1.9M |
| Buckhead | 9/10 | $2.2M |
| Decatur | 9/10 | $1.7M |
| Roswell | 9/10 | $1.7M |
| Dunwoody | 9/10 | $1.7M |
| Brookhaven | 9/10 | $1.8M |
| Poncey-Highland | 8/10 | $1.5M |
| Peachtree City | 8/10 | $1.5M |
| Candler Park | 8/10 | $1.5M |
| Inman Park | 8/10 | $1.6M |
| Virginia Highland | 8/10 | $1.6M |
| Sandy Springs | 8/10 | $1.8M |
| Midtown | 8/10 | $1.8M |
| Kennesaw | 7/10 | $1.1M |
| Tucker | 7/10 | $1.1M |
| Cabbagetown | 7/10 | $1.2M |
| Smyrna | 7/10 | $1.2M |
| Woodstock | 7/10 | $1.2M |
| Grant Park | 7/10 | $1.3M |
| Reynoldstown | 7/10 | $1.3M |
| Marietta | 7/10 | $1.3M |
| Kirkwood | 7/10 | $1.2M |
| Little Five Points | 7/10 | $1.2M |
| Old Fourth Ward | 7/10 | $1.4M |
| Lawrenceville | 6/10 | $996,500 |
| Norcross | 6/10 | $1.0M |
| McDonough | 6/10 | $1.1M |
| Castleberry Hill | 6/10 | $1.1M |
| Canton | 6/10 | $1.1M |
| East Atlanta Village | 6/10 | $1.1M |
| Chamblee | 6/10 | $1.1M |
| Gainesville | 6/10 | $948,700 |
| Edgewood | 6/10 | $1.0M |
| Conyers | 5/10 | $847,000 |
| Stone Mountain | 5/10 | $797,200 |
| Westside / West End | 5/10 | $876,900 |
| Doraville | 5/10 | $896,800 |
| Summerhill | 5/10 | $946,700 |
| Pittsburgh | 4/10 | $747,400 |
Check crime data
We don’t grade neighborhoods on crime. Look up the streets you’re considering in Atlanta with the agency that patrols them:
- Atlanta (APD) (open data portal: search "crime")
- FBI Crime Data Explorer (agency-level reports)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Atlanta neighborhood has the best schools?
Which Atlanta neighborhood has the best schools under $400,000?
Several Atlanta neighborhoods offer strong schools at accessible price points.
Is a 7/10 school rating good in Atlanta?
Yes — a 7/10 school rating in Atlanta is above average for the metro and well above the national average. The difference between a 7 and a 9 is real, but a 7 is not a bad school by any reasonable measure. Many buyers find 7-rated neighborhoods represent the best value in the market.
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