Best Schools in Buckhead, GA
Buckhead, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,492 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Buckhead don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckhead, GA
The top high schools in Buckhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
2. Putnam County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 919 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckhead, GA
The top middle schools in Buckhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
2. Putnam County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckhead, GA
The top elementary schools in Buckhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 764 Students
2. Putnam County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 622 Students
3. Morgan County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 872 Students
4. Putnam County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 756 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buckhead, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buckhead, GA has a total population of 2,926 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buckhead, 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 Buckhead, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckhead, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buckhead, 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 Buckhead, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckhead, GA
How many schools are in Buckhead, GA?
Buckhead, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,492 students in total.
How do schools in Buckhead perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Buckhead score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Buckhead don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckhead?
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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