Herman J. Russell West End Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atlanta, Georgia 30310 · Atlanta Public Schools
#394 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#13844 of 15,369 nationally
About Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is a public middle located in Atlanta, in the Atlanta Public Schools school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 342 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 394th of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 342.
There are 133 schools in Atlanta; Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks 88th of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herman J. Russell West End Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Finch Elementary
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291 students · 1.4 km away
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
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311 students · 1.5 km away
KIPP Strive Primary Charter School
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Kipp Strive Charter School
Atlanta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
312 students · 1.5 km away
M. A. Jones Elementary School
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461 students · 1.6 km away
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 1.8 km away
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 2.0 km away
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students · 2.1 km away
Booker T. Washington High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
856 students · 2.2 km away
F. L. Stanton Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
161 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herman J. Russell West End Academy a good school?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has a Success Index (US) of 19.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #394 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herman J. Russell West End Academy rank in Georgia?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks #394 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #13844 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy had 342 students in 2025.
Is Herman J. Russell West End Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herman J. Russell West End Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.