Best Schools in Georgia
Georgia has a total of 2,959 schools including 835 high schools, 518 middle schools and 1,578 elementary schools. A total of 1,900,197 students attend Georgia schools. On average, schools in Georgia score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Georgia meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Georgia
Georgia has 835 high schools with 648,141 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Georgia score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Georgia don't meet expectations.
1. Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
2. Creekside High School
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St. Johns • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2455 Students
3. Elite Scholars Academy School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 680 Students
4. Cambridge High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
5. Walton High School
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Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
6. Lawton Chiles High School
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Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1900 Students
7. North Oconee High School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
8. Davidson Magnet School
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Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 716 Students
9. Jefferson High School
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Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
10. Alliance Academy For Innovation
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students
Best Middle Schools in Georgia
Georgia has 518 middle schools with 400,290 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Georgia score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Georgia meet expectations.
1. Kittredge Magnet School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 502 Students
2. Dickerson Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
3. Fruit Cove Middle School
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St. Johns • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
4. Riverwatch Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students
5. River Trail Middle School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students
6. Rising Starr Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
7. Dodgen Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
8. Mabry Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
9. Malcom Bridge Middle School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
10. Bremen Middle School
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Bremen City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Georgia
Georgia has 1,578 elementary schools with 825,780 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Georgia score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Georgia meet expectations.
1. Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
2. Daves Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students
3. Sharon Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students
4. Big Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
5. Creek View Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
6. Johns Creek Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
7. Durbin Creek Elementary School
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St. Johns • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students
8. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
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Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
9. Simpson Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students
10. Fairyland Elementary School
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Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Georgia
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Georgia has a total population of 10,711,908 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Georgia
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 Georgia.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Georgia.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Georgia.
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 Georgia Internet Health Assessment.
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