5,433
Preschools
2,783
Elementary Schools
1,488
Middle Schools
1,140
High Schools
2,249
Public District Schools
4,823
Private Schools
7,171
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Georgia based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Georgia at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Georgia offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Georgia
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Gwinnett County School District
177,401 students | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 140 schools -
Cobb County School District
107,379 students | MARIETTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 111 schools -
Dekalb County School District
93,470 students | DECATUR, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 132 schools -
Fulton County School District
90,300 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 108 schools -
Clayton County School District
52,149 students | JONESBORO, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 67 schools
Reviews From Schools in Georgia
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Current student
April 19, 2024
would not recommend at ALL and the bathrooms are nasty
Review for
Lanier High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 19, 2024
I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT. As a former student who graduated last year from 8th grade I have to say the teachers mistreated me and the kids. Don't get me started, if you didn't look a certain way or dress... More
Review for
Stallings Island Middle School
Current student
April 19, 2024
It cool. I love the teachers. They are nice. Definitely recommend it. I will be sad that I will graduate. Great 3 years. I love it.
Review for
Riverside Middle School