- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Benjamin E. Mays High School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin E. Mays High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130012001865
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin E. Mays High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #10 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin E. Mays High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin E. Mays High School ranks #10 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012001865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Benjamin E. Mays High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.3 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130012001865 · Atlanta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Benjamin E. Mays High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.3 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Benjamin E. Mays High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- This school
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,296 students
What this shows Benjamin E. Mays High School reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin E. Mays High School compares
Benjamin E. Mays High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 433 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Benjamin E. Mays High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin E. Mays High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin E. Mays High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin E. Mays High School
How many students attend Benjamin E. Mays High School?
Benjamin E. Mays High School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,337 (2022-23) → 1,363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E. Mays High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E. Mays High School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin E. Mays High School?
100.0% of students at Benjamin E. Mays High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin E. Mays High School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin E. Mays High School is African American at 90.7% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin E. Mays High School?
Benjamin E. Mays High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin E. Mays High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin E. Mays High School ranks #10 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin E. Mays High School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.