At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
221
Atlanta SMART Academy: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Atlanta SMART Academy
Atlanta SMART Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Atlanta. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (92.8%) and multiracial (4.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Atlanta SMART Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black92.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Atlanta SMART Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Childs Young Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 657 | 1.6 mi |
| John Lewis Invictus Academy Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 692 | 2.1 mi |
| Kipp Strive Charter School Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 312 | 2.4 mi |
| KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 289 | 3.1 mi |
| KIPP Soul Academy Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 285 | 3.2 mi |
| Herman J. Russell West End Academy Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 342 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta SMART Academy
What grades does Atlanta SMART Academy serve?
Atlanta SMART Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy.
How many students attend Atlanta SMART Academy?
Atlanta SMART Academy reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atlanta SMART Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 221 students and 19.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atlanta SMART Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atlanta SMART Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Atlanta SMART Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Atlanta SMART Academy in?
Atlanta SMART Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atlanta SMART Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jean Childs Young Middle School (1.6 mi), John Lewis Invictus Academy (2.1 mi), Kipp Strive Charter School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.