Top 10 Best Public Schools in Georgia (2024)

The top ranked public schools in Georgia are Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Bremen, Bogart and Watkinsville.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Georgia is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Georgia (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #22.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Rank: #66.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #77.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Rank: #88.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Rank: #1111.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Rank: #1212.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Rank: #1313.
Alliance For Innovation
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Rank: #1414.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Rank: #1515.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Rank: #1616.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Rank: #2020.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Rank: #2121.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Rank: #2222.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Rank: #2323.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Rank: #2424.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Rank: #2525.
Northview High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Rank: #2626.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Rank: #2727.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Rank: #2828.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Rank: #3131.
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Columbus High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
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