5,446
Preschools
2,816
Elementary Schools
1,528
Middle Schools
1,168
High Schools
2,307
Public District Schools
4,817
Private Schools
7,234
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
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
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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
MES is one of those places you either love or hate. Unfortunately, our family's experience has not been positive.
Bullying: Our child experienced severe bullying that was never appropriately... More
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Morningside Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
We continue to enjoy the leadership, students and families that make up PHS. Great work by all to give our kids the best education. You're going to get a teachers personal opinion anywhere you go, but... More
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Perry High School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
Worst school with worst management. Teacher took possession of my sons necklace and never communicated with us and when we tried to confront them principal didnt do anything other than filing a police... More
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Shadow Rock Elementary School