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 28, 2024
Great school with good and not so good teachers. I am personally had a very bad experience with one of the new teachers. I believe the teacher was intentionally taking points off and persistently... More
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Columbus High School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
This school honestly needs to be shut down and the funds redirected to more worthwhile investments. This past year was an absolutely miserable experience thanks to the lead administration teams utter... More
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Awtrey Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2024
Dacula high school is exceptional!!! The staff and teachers care very much about the success of the students. They are patient, supportive, understanding, empathetic and compassionate . My son has... More
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Dacula High School