Georgia is the #15 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,744,808 students across the 2,318 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 158,648 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Georgia is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.
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. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 63% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
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(GA) School Average
Asian
5%
Hispanic
18%
Black
36%
White
37%
Two or more races
4%
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity/997000/997165/georgia-chart-G8FmjD.png)
Top Ranked Public Schools in Georgia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #22.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Rank: #66.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #77.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Rank: #88.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
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Popular neighborhoods: East Columbus (11 schools), Midtown (10 schools), Buckhead (6 schools), Gwinnett Village (6 schools), Cliftondale (4 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂ鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½>
What are the top ranked public schools in Georgia?
The top ranked public schools in Georgia include Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy.
How many public schools are located in Georgia?
2,318 public schools are located in Georgia.
What percentage of students in Georgia go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Minority enrollment in Georgia is 63% (majority Black)
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