For the 2023-24 school year, there are 14 magnet public schools serving 7,096 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Georgia are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Georgia Magnet Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #55.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1010.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 978 students
Rank: #1212.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1313.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Georgia?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Georgia include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers.
How many magnet public schools are located in Georgia?
14 magnet public schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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