5,433
Preschools
2,783
Elementary Schools
1,489
Middle Schools
1,140
High Schools
2,250
Public District Schools
4,823
Private Schools
7,172
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
June 12, 2024
My daughter attended Children Today Montessori School from February 2020 to April 2020 and then again from April 2022 to July 2023, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Mallie, the director... More
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Children Today Montessori Learning Center
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 12, 2024
In my experience, I have seen children whose parents are involved in the school like PTSA and attend parent/teacher conferences progress in a positive way. When the child learns that the teacher and... More
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Columbia Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 12, 2024
Before writing this review, I took a look at the older reviews to get a sense of what to write. I noticed that some of the negative ones stem from places of pain and disappointment, and I can... More
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Pinecrest Academy