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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Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
Academic wise my child is doing good, however as an outsider looking in, this school's administration needs to step it up. It seems that there is no discipline for kids who step out of line. Why do... More
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Southwest Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
It’s all a joke.. you can’t get respect if you don’t receive respect child or not.. class is so loud and teachers have no control I cannot wait to get my children out of this school.. and the football... More
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Howard Middle School
Teacher
April 25, 2024
I loved working at this school as a teacher. I think Dr. Cummings and Mrs. Williams were amazing administrators. I think the community was made up of some really kind people. I really wish them all... More
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Coffee County High School