Bankhead, Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

Bankhead

Nearby Neighborhoods: English Avenue, Knight Park, Bellwood, Hunter Hills, Vine City, Georgia Tech, Centennial Place, Techwood, Home Park, West Lake, Rockdale, Grove Park, Atlanta University, Mozley Park, John Hope Homes, Castleberry Hill, Atlantic Station, Downtown, Loring Heights, West End, Midtown, Dixie Hills, McDaniel Glen, Brookwood, Bedford Pine

Pros

Home prices are lower than the national median home price.
Close to higher education opportunities.
Public parks and outdoor recreation.

Cons

School district test scores are below state averages.

Bankhead is located on the west side of Atlanta near Georgia Tech. It's home to Maddox Park which includes a swimming field, baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and playground equipment. Residents enjoy close proximity to Downtown Atlanta for easier commutes to job opportunities. Homes in the are are inexpensive compared to other areas of the city with a median home price under $100,000.

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Things to do in Bankhead

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What's Happening in Bankhead

Restaurant Reviews

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Bacchanalia
Category: American (New)
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30318
76 Reviews
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Rathbun's
Category: American (New)
112 Krog St Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307
25 Reviews
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Joel Restaurant
Category: French
3290 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
89 Reviews
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Two Urban Licks
Category: Bars, American (New)
820 Ralph McGill Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30306
32 Reviews
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Alfredo's Italian Restaurant
Category: Italian
1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd
Atlanta, GA 31136

Schools & Demographics in Bankhead

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Herndon Elementary School	K - 5	public
John Kennedy Middle School	5 - 8	public
Kipp Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
Bethune Elementary School	K - 5	public
B T Washington High School	9 - 12	public
Woodson Elementary School	K - 5	public
K I P P Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
Centennial Place Elementary School	K - 5	public
Grove Park Elementary School	K - 5	public
Dar - Un - Noor School	K - 8	private

Herndon Elementary School

350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Dr. Betty Tinsley
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	50
2nd	51
3rd	55
4th	54
5th	56
Total students	332

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	35

John Kennedy Middle School

225 James P Brawley Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. Lucious Brown
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	109
7th	140
8th	140
Total students	418

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	50

Kipp Ways Academy

80 Joseph Lowery Blvd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. David Jernigan
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
5th	88
6th	90
7th	73
8th	45
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	12

Bethune Elementary School

220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Rosemary Hamer
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	93
2nd	76
3rd	78
4th	66
5th	70
Total students	475

Full-time Teachers	47
Student/Teacher Ratio	10
Number of Classrooms	35

B T Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. Carter Coleman
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	432
10th	297
11th	299
12th	290
Total students	1317

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	86

Woodson Elementary School

1605 D L Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318

Dr. Viola Blackshear
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	59
2nd	65
3rd	57
4th	59
5th	64
Total students	389

Full-time Teachers	34
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	26

K I P P Ways Academy

80 Joseph E Lowery Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Kim Karacalidis
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	3
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	7

Centennial Place Elementary School

531 Luckie St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30313

Ms. Alison Shelton
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	88
2nd	102
3rd	75
4th	83
5th	66
Total students	506

Full-time Teachers	45
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	30

Grove Park Elementary School

20 Evelyn Way Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318

Dr. Paula Snowden
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	86
2nd	65
3rd	87
4th	68
5th	67
Total students	457

Full-time Teachers	37
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	36

Dar - Un - Noor School

434 14th St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318

Mrs. Nabila Hawasli

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	231

Full-time Teachers	19
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	15

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Atlanta area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Atlanta, this community has a population of 576

Community Profile