Providing the final stages for the primary education of almost 1500 students from 9th to 12th grade, Maynard H. Jackson High School is the largest public school in the Grant Park area. Named after the first African-American mayor of both Atlanta and any major southern city, the school strives to provide an accessible and empowering education producing knowledgeable and compassionate citizens ready to pursue their goals in both the academic and professional fields.
The school offers advanced placement courses including 2-D art and design, calculus, computer science, macroeconomics, and psychology as well as fine arts courses including band, orchestra, dance, theater, and visual arts. The school also provides an extensive college advisory program, offering to meet one-on-one with students to help them plan their trajectory for higher education, including student aid and assistance with the enrollment process.
Jackson High also sponsors a number of clubs including the Jazzy Jags Marching Band, Engineering and Robotics Team, FCA, JROTC, and Model UN. Students also have their choice of sports teams such as varsity football, softball, cross country, volleyball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, and riflery.
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
801 Glenwood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Adam Danser
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
B-
B-
B
A-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.45
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Reading Proficiency
29%
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Math Proficiency
28%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
107
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Full Time Teachers
107
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Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
15
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AP Pass Rate
13%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
353:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.6%
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Male
48.4%
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Black
65.2%
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White
22.4%
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Hispanic
7.6%
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Two or more races
3.8%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University
586 Students
University of Georgia
444 Students
Kennesaw State University
276 Students
Clark Atlanta University
264 Students
Emory University
261 Students
Georgia Southern University
255 Students
Albany State University
230 Students
Auburn University
199 Students
Savannah State University
194 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology
190 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
208 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Nursing
141 Students
Biology
135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
65 Students
Pre-Law Studies
55 Students
Marketing
54 Students
Computer Science
50 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
50 Students
Film and Video Studies
49 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/17/2025
somebody got stabbed while i was there and there are LOTS of fights.over all very bad and i very much dont recomend
8/2/2025
Maynard Jackson is a school in the city of atlanta. While there is some violence in school we're not the only one, with schools all over America struggling with dangerous behavior. Maynard Jackson provides a fun learning experience with the perfect balance between responsibility and freedom for students.
7/25/2025
Being able to spend every day with my friends was my favorite part of school. Everything was better when I was with individuals I cared about. However, one of the worst parts was how often people got into fights. Instead of talking things out, many students chose violence.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/23/2024
Maynard Jackson is a really good school definitely would recommend putting your high schooler here!
3/28/2023
I tried at this school but foster and the administration are awful they targeted me and provided little to no support for my 504 plan there’s no reason for expulsion for a vape device this school needs some real change and quick. All the students and employees for the most part are cool.
9/2/2022
Some people at this school are friendly, just got to find the right people. The teachers there are very good, and actually help with the work. They really want you to pass and if you don't then they're other sources you can use/do to pass. Some of the clubs are fun too, and the groups as well. The u...
7/18/2016
The principal has been very friendly and welcoming every time I have visited the school.
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List Price Range
$228K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$672,039
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
76.7%
Median Age
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Average House Size
1,852 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Phoenix II Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
D.H. Stanton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Phoenix III Park
- Playground
Rawson-Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Grant Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Lake
Ormond-Grant Park
- Playground
- Events
- Walking Paths
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Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $672,039. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crim High School, Department Of Human Resources, Carver Early College, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School.