5,433
Preschools
2,782
Elementary Schools
1,487
Middle Schools
1,140
High Schools
2,249
Public District Schools
4,823
Private Schools
7,170
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
March 18, 2024
My son came to Mill Springs Academy after a very difficult experience in another private school. I expected a transition period due to the change but he was at home immediately. He is thriving both... More
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Mill Springs Academy
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
This is an awful place! It smells like throw up! Kids hate going to school here. My student has very good attendance yet the teachers excessively give out tardies for being late to class. It takes my... More
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Lost Mountain Middle School
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
Teachers at the school are left unchecked. There are favorite teachers that are allowed to do whatever they want. When there are safety issues, they are not addressed in a timely manner. There was a... More
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Tybee Island Maritime Academy