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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Gwinnett County schools make you take French one year and then switch to Spanish the following year is ludicrous. Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language and no one speaks French. My daughter was... More
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Pinckneyville Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Both my kids have been at wood acres for a long time. My youngest has been there since the 2-year-old program through third grade, and the oldest was there for Early learning and then from 3rd to 6th.... More
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The Wood Acres School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Our son was challenged by the more advanced classes; the teachers were available to meet with him in the mornings for extra support and instruction. The teachers do expect the students to advocate for... More
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Creekland Middle School