These are some of the top-rated public schools in Atlanta based on a variety of measures. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Atlanta at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Dekalb County School District
92,368 students | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 134 schools -
Cobb County School District
106,703 students | MARIETTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 111 schools -
Fulton County School District
89,935 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 109 schools -
Atlanta Public Schools
50,325 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 88 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Atlanta
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Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
I've had kids at this school for 4 straight years. Things- safety, culture, academic growth/performance- have all significantly improved the last two years with new administration. My older child is... More
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David T Howard Middle School
Current student
September 12, 2025
Im now a 8th grader here, the teachers and staff are very unaware of kids problems. Many kids have stuff going on which they don't care about. I have been dealing with self harm for long and they... More
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Ridgeview Charter School
Parent / Guardian
September 11, 2025
This school was a life saver for us when we first moved to Atlanta. We were just coming out of Covid and were terrified of in-person school. The staff eased everyone into it (it wasn’t an easy task) ... More
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Wesley International Academy