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Best Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs, GA has 35 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 31,508 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Sandy Springs greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
The top high schools in Sandy Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
2. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
3. Wheeler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students
4. Riverwood International Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
5. North Atlanta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2316 Students
6. North Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
The top middle schools in Sandy Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dickerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
2. Willis A. Sutton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1548 Students
3. Ridgeview Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
4. Sandy Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
5. East Cobb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1334 Students
6. Holcomb Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
The top elementary schools in Sandy Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heards Ferry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
2. Sope Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students
3. River Eves Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
4. Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
5. Spalding Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
6. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
7. High Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
8. Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
9. Ison Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
10. Lake Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 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.
Questions About Schools in Sandy Springs, GA
How many schools are in Sandy Springs, GA?
Sandy Springs, GA has 35 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 31,508 students in total.
How do schools in Sandy Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Sandy Springs score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Sandy Springs greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy Springs?
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: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sandy Springs
1 of 1 schools in Sandy Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Sandy Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.