Top 10 Best Georgia Public Schools (2022)
Georgia is the #15 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,768,448 students across the 2,306 public schools for the 2022 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Georgia is 44%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
The top ranked public schools in Georgia are Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Kittredge Magnet School and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 60% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(GA) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
15%
Black
37%
White
40%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Georgia (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Rank: #22.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
1663 E Nancy Creek Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 97% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
(1)
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
(2)
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Rank: #55.
Daves Creek Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #66.
Columbus High School
Math: 93% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Rank: #77.
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Rank: #88.
South Forsyth Middle School
Math: 91% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Rank: #99.
Sharon Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Rank: #1010.
Walton High School
Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Best Georgia Public Schools by County (2022)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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