These are some of the top-rated public schools in Atlanta based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. 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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June 30, 2025
A good thing the HS principal left about a year ago, because he treated teachers terribly, which in turn create low morale.
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The Howard School
Parent / Guardian
June 22, 2025
The staff at this school are great! The students are very racist. My son had issues with racism the entire school year. It is a predominately Hispanic school, them not liking African Americans is new... More
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Lake Forest Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 20, 2025
I cannot imagine a better place to send your children that develops their love of learning and embraces them with genuine love. Before sending our kids to Springmont, we didn't know anything about... More
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Springmont School in Atlanta