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?
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 10, 2024
Would not recommend. Send your child at your own risk. Favoritism and racism plays a big part.
Review for
M. H. Mason Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
I’ve had three children attend this school and I think the staff is amazing.
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Haymon-Morris Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
The fourth grade teachers lack empathy and displays favoritism towards select students. They are very disorganized, lack the ability to support and empower students, consistently falling behind on... More
Review for
Varner Elementary School