Top 10 Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public high schools serving 23,042 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia are Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Elite Scholars School and Walton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Georgia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Georgia (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #22.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,689 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #55.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Savannah Arts Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #88.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #99.
Milton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #1010.
Pierce County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #1111.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1212.
Trion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
919 Allgood St Ste 3
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7316
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1313.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: #1414.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #1515.
Bleckley County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #1616.
Etowah High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,449 students
Rank: #1717.
Dawson County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Grades: 10-12
| 818 students
Rank: #1818.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia include Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Elite Scholars School and Walton High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Georgia?
18 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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