Top 10 Best Georgia Special Education Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 special education public schools serving 501 students in Georgia.
The top ranked special education public schools in Georgia are Atlanta Youth Detention Center, Georgia For The Blind and Atlanta Area 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 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Georgia Special Education Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Georgia For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Grades: 2-12
| 92 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Grades: 1-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millegeville Itu
Special Education School
800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Grades: 6-10
| 3 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 Detention Center, Georgia For The Blind and Atlanta Area 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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