Best High Schools in Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA has 11 high schools with 15,233 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 Sandy Springs score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sandy Springs underperform expectations.

1. Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students

2. North Springs High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students

3. Wheeler High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students

4. Centennial High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students

5. Riverwood International Charter School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students

6. North Atlanta High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA has 5 middle schools with 4,540 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 Sandy Springs score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sandy Springs don't meet expectations.

1. Willis A. Sutton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students

2. Ridgeview Charter School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students

3. Sandy Springs Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students

4. Holcomb Bridge Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students

5. Lindley 6th Grade Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 • 521 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA has 17 elementary schools with 9,255 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 Sandy Springs score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sandy Springs don't meet expectations.

1. Sope Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students

2. Heards Ferry Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students

3. Spalding Drive Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students

4. High Point Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

5. Woodland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students

6. Amana Academy School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fulton County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 731 Students

7. Dunwoody Springs Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

8. Lake Forest Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students

9. Ison Springs Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

10. Brumby Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 973 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy Springs, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sandy Springs, GA has a total population of 108,223 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sandy Springs, GA

29,655

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandy Springs, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy Springs, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy Springs, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,974 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandy Springs, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Sandy Springs, GA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smyrna, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations