For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,095 students in Tucker, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 367 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Tucker, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Tucker, GA are Livsey Elementary School, Midvale Elementary School and Tucker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucker, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Tucker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tucker, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Livsey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Midvale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Tucker High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5036 Lavista Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3702
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Tucker Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Gr: 6-8 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Brockett Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Brockett Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-2602
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Idlewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1484 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3202
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3202
Gr: PK-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6575 Cherokee Dr
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 414-2740
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 414-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 1,196 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Stone Mountain Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4293 Sarr Pkwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tucker, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Tucker, GA include Livsey Elementary School, Midvale Elementary School and Tucker High School.
How many public schools are located in Tucker?
8 public schools are located in Tucker.
What percentage of students in Tucker go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Tucker are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tucker?
Tucker public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tucker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tucker include: Idlewood Elementary School vs. Brockett Elementary School, Brockett Elementary School vs. Idlewood Elementary School, Nesbit Elementary School vs. Livsey Elementary School
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