For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,160 students in Acworth, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 794 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Acworth, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Acworth, GA are Ford Elementary School, Durham Middle School and Pickett's Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acworth, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Acworth have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Acworth, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1345 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Allatoona High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6503
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6503
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #55.
Frey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6655
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Clark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3219 Hunt Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-5800
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,159 students
Rank: #77.
Pitner Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4575 Wade Green Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30102
(678) 594-8320
Acworth, GA 30102
(678) 594-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #88.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2361 Baker Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6629
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6629
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #99.
Acworth Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4220 Cantrell Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6600
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6600
Grades: 2-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6118 Woodstock Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-8550
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Barber Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4222 Cantrell Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6764
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6764
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #1212.
Allatoona Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 New Hope Church Rd Se
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 606-5843
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 606-5843
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
4496 Dixie Ave
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6775
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6775
Grades: PK-1
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Acworth, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Acworth, GA include Ford Elementary School, Durham Middle School and Pickett's Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Acworth?
13 public schools are located in Acworth.
What percentage of students in Acworth go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Acworth are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Acworth?
Acworth public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Acworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Acworth include: Acworth Intermediate School vs. Baker Elementary School, Pickett's Mill Elementary School vs. Ford Elementary School, Allatoona Elementary School vs. Baker Elementary School
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