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
May 15, 2024
My son and daughter have been attending RRLA for about 2 years now and it's been great. Their teachers have been very engaging and the staff is very friendly. I know others haven't had the best... More
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Reese Road Leadership Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
Terrible, the bullying is insane teachers and staff don't do anything to address it. My daughter is 8 and this has been her worst experience in a school so far. I will be pulling her out for... More
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East Lake Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
We choose to take our daughter out of our highly rated public school system and to send her to Atlanta Academy for middle school. She was in 2/3rd during Covid and really got left behind.... More
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Atlanta Academy