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Best Schools in Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA has 68 public schools (12 high, 15 middle, 31 elementary) serving 68,135 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Alpharetta greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alpharetta, GA
The top high schools in Alpharetta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lambert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students
2. Chattahoochee High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
3. Johns Creek High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
4. Denmark High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2459 Students
5. Milton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
6. Creekview High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2126 Students
7. Alpharetta High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2174 Students
8. Cambridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
9. West Forsyth High School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2405 Students
10. Roswell High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alpharetta, GA
The top middle schools in Alpharetta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Forsyth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
2. Piney Grove Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
3. Webb Bridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1173 Students
4. Taylor Road Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1250 Students
5. Vickery Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
6. Hopewell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
7. Hendricks Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1346 Students
8. Northwestern Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
9. Autrey Mill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1260 Students
10. Desana Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alpharetta, GA
The top elementary schools in Alpharetta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creek View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
2. Barnwell Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students
3. Lake Windward Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
4. Simpson Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students
5. Dolvin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
6. Brookwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 926 Students
7. Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
8. Alpharetta Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
9. Summit Hill Elementary
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 705 Students
10. Cogburn Woods Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alpharetta, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alpharetta, GA has a total population of 93,902 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alpharetta, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alpharetta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alpharetta, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alpharetta, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alpharetta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alpharetta, GA
How many schools are in Alpharetta, GA?
Alpharetta, GA has 68 public schools: 12 high schools, 15 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 68,135 students in total.
How do schools in Alpharetta perform on state tests?
On average, 68 schools in Alpharetta score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Alpharetta greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alpharetta?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Alpharetta
29 of 29 schools in Alpharetta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 28C: 1
All 29 public schools we grade in Alpharetta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (4)
Middle and junior high schools (8)
- Autrey Mill Middle School
- Desana Middle School
- Haynes Bridge Middle School
- Holcomb Bridge Middle School
- Hopewell Middle School
- Northwestern Middle School
- Taylor Road Middle School
- Webb Bridge Middle School
Elementary and primary schools (15)
- Alpharetta Elementary School
- Barnwell Elementary School
- Brandywine Elementary School
- Cogburn Woods Elementary School
- Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
- Creek View Elementary School
- Dolvin Elementary School
- Lake Windward Elementary School
- Manning Oaks Elementary School
- Medlock Bridge Elementary School
- Midway Elementary School
- New Prospect Elementary School
- Ocee Elementary School
- State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
- Summit Hill Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (16)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Alexsander Academy
- Alpharetta International Academy
- Bridgeway Christian Academy
- Crabapple Montessori School
- Cre'me De La Creme
- Fulton Science Academy Private School
- Fulton Science Academy Private School
- King's Ridge Christian School
- Mcginnis Woods Country Day School
- Mill Springs Academy
- Peachtree Park Prep
- Preston Ridge Montessori
- Rivers Academy
- Sandy Springs United Methodist Preschool & Kinderg
- The Goddard School
- The Lionheart School