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 20, 2024
Why do you plan awards ceremonies at 8:00am when you only have a couple of school days left? I’m 69 and have to get up at 6:30 am to get awake and travel there for the ceremony. It’s ridiculous and... More
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Blandford Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2024
Being a parent at UGHS, the school administration and some teachers don’t complete their duties at all. The director doesn’t know the facts at all about what is going on at the school and twists the... More
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Union Grove High School
Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2024
As parents of IB students who are also passionate about athletics, we were thrilled to have our kids attend and thrive at NAHS. This school offers the perfect balance of academic rigor and a thriving... More
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North Atlanta High School