5,421
Preschools
2,766
Elementary Schools
1,499
Middle Schools
1,148
High Schools
2,307
Public District Schools
4,762
Private Schools
7,179
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 ӣƵ 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
181,814 students | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 141 schools -
Cobb County School District
106,703 students | MARIETTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 112 schools -
Dekalb County School District
92,368 students | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 135 schools -
Fulton County School District
89,935 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 110 schools -
Forsyth County School District
54,077 students | CUMMING, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 43 schools
Reviews From Schools in Georgia
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 14, 2025
Hello. I have two sisters at this school experiencing bad things with their teachers. School is doing nothing about it! Very disappointed, not sure they’ll go back. Do not reccommend. The teachers are... More
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Cleveland Road Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
We are new to the area and I have a 7th grader we were registering and one filled out everything online and even called registration and left 3 messages , no reply or anything. I took my time to go to... More
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Bay Creek Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 12, 2025
If you’re looking for a school that excels at optics but struggles with real inclusion, this might be the place. On the surface, there’s a focus on student support — but beneath that, there’s a... More
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Mill Creek Middle School