Best Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs, GA has a total of 34 schools including 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 29,655 students attend Sandy Springs, GA schools. On average, schools in Sandy Springs score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sandy Springs underperform expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
2. North Springs High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
3. Wheeler High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students
4. Centennial High School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
5. Riverwood International Charter School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
6. North Atlanta High School
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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
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Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students
2. Ridgeview Charter School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
3. Sandy Springs Middle School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Holcomb Bridge Middle School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
5. Lindley 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
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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
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students
2. Heards Ferry Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
3. Spalding Drive Elementary
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
4. High Point Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
5. Woodland Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
6. Amana Academy School
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Fulton County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 731 Students
7. Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
8. Lake Forest Elementary
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
9. Ison Springs Elementary School
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Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
10. Brumby Elementary School
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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
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 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
20.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Sandy Springs, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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