How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Atlanta Public Schools | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia | McDonough, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 50,325 | 43,417 |
| Number of Schools | 86 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Atlanta Public Schools | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,046 | $12,373 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 15.6% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 68.7% | 47.9% |
Atlanta Public Schools
Federal State Local
Henry County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Atlanta Public Schools | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| African American | 76.1% | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 54.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Atlanta Public Schools | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 130 | 173 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.3:1 | 408.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 29.1% |
School Types
Atlanta Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 70
Henry County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 24
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.