Atlanta Community Schools

10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709-8000
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 247 students in Atlanta Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Atlanta Community School have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
247 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atlanta Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#516 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
35-39%
45%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,579 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,725
$18,604
Spending / Student
$19,579
$17,782

Best Atlanta Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Community Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools manages 1 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools is ranked #539 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta Community Schools?
93% of Atlanta Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Atlanta Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,579 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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