5,433
Preschools
2,783
Elementary Schools
1,488
Middle Schools
1,139
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
July 26, 2024
As a parent and a grandmother I will State what I know. 1 I had 2 teens who went to this school when it 1st open and at that time it was GREAT, The JROTC was wonderful and Colonel Taylor was The Best.... More
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East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
To start I am a grandparent raising 2 grandsons but before Grandchildren all 4 of my Children went to South Jackson and I feel it is a wonderful school. As a Grandparent who had 2 Grandsons going here... More
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South Jackson Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 26, 2024
I wish I had done more research about Salem Middle School before enrolling. From the time I moved there until the day I graduated, I was met with nothing but disappointment regarding the behavior of... More
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Salem Middle School