B.E.S.T Academy vs Westside Atlanta Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.E.S.T Academy
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 6–12
268 students
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
| Measure | B.E.S.T Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Westside Atlanta Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 431 | #472 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14732 of 16,910 | #24649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 268 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Atlanta Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 23.1).
- •Westside Atlanta Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Westside Atlanta Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Westside Atlanta Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 96.6%).
- •B.E.S.T Academy does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.6).
- •Westside Atlanta Charter School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 268.
- •B.E.S.T Academy is a public school while Westside Atlanta Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B.E.S.T Academy better than Westside Atlanta Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Atlanta Charter School ranks higher (50.8 vs 23.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B.E.S.T Academy and Westside Atlanta Charter School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.E.S.T Academy: 268. Westside Atlanta Charter School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.E.S.T Academy and Westside Atlanta Charter School rank in Georgia?
B.E.S.T Academy is 314th of 431 and Westside Atlanta Charter School is 472nd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).