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School Comparison

B.E.S.T Academy
vs.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

B.E.S.T Academy
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
  • KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than B.E.S.T Academy (483 vs. 108).
  • B.E.S.T Academy reported a higher students per counselor than KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy (247:1 vs. 100.4:1).
  • KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than B.E.S.T Academy (162 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than B.E.S.T Academy (483 vs. 108).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than B.E.S.T Academy (162 vs. 41).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

B.E.S.T Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy (53 vs. 37).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than B.E.S.T Academy (52 vs. 29).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

B.E.S.T Academy reported a higher students per counselor than KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy (247:1 vs. 100.4:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at B.E.S.T Academy

3 metrics were reported by B.E.S.T Academy. Comparable data for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
21
Gifted & talented
4

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
B.E.S.T Academy
$23,046.28
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
$23,046.28
Local revenue share
B.E.S.T Academy
71.5%
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
71.5%
State revenue share
B.E.S.T Academy
15.8%
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
15.8%
Federal revenue share
B.E.S.T Academy
12.7%
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
12.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
B.E.S.T Academy
41.8%
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
41.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fulton County
$91,490
Fulton County
$91,490
Poverty rate
Fulton County
12.9%
Fulton County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton County
58%
Fulton County
58%
Unemployment rate
Fulton County
3.6%
Fulton County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.