For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 special education public schools serving 478 students in Georgia.
The top ranked special education public schools in Georgia are Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Grades: 7-11
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Grades: 2-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millegeville Itu
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 8-10
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 6-10
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Grades: 8-9
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Georgia?
The top ranked special education public schools in Georgia include Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in Georgia?
10 special education public schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia special education public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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