Serving 273 students in grades 4-8, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers's student population of 273 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks within the top 1% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 2192 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
82%
36%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dekalb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers's ranking?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is ranked #4 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers often compared to?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achieversis often viewed alongside schools like Kittredge Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers?
273 students attend Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers offer ?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers part of?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is an amazing school the best in the district
5 10/10/2025
Quality starts with the Principal and filters down to the teachers, then down to the ancillary staff and finally the students. It's a real blessing to find a school like this. They care for the whole child. I worry about what happens after Wadsworth. Where can we go where you have trust of a good education and a place that truly cares for (particularly) a child of color? I am sure that white kids would receive the same love as my child with open arms . It's just refreshing that a child of color will be judged by the content of character that might be missing somewhere else. I would welcome this school expanding grades because of the excellence in the fiber of the school, that appears missing in so many other schools. Go Panthers!!!
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