For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,294 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 66% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.