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 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
Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2024
My children have attended Auburn ES for several years. The new principal is absolutely terrible and we absolutely miss our old principal. Sad to see this school admin drive out teachers who have been... More
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Auburn Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 26, 2024
I attended this school from 2007-2008 for 1st grade and it was by the worst experience in school i have ever had, it was not a conductive learning environment, the teachers & staff were a huge joke,... More
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Wesley Lakes Elementary School