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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Current student
May 31, 2024
Overall one star because while I was over there for this year after coming back after switching schools for a year and a half, I saw things like bullying about things people couldn't control like... More
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Heard Elementary School
Current student
May 31, 2024
I love all the teachers and the way they make learning so fun
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Brighten Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2024
As a parent of a STEM student, this school has been completely underwhelming and I am thrilled that my child will not be returning for the following reasons:
1. It has "STEM" in the name needlessly.... More
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The Stem Academy At Bartlett