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Best Public High Schools in Georgia (2026)
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Best Public High Schools in Georgia (2026)

The top-ranked public high schools in Georgia are Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Elite Scholars Academy School and Alliance Academy For Innovation. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public high schools are Alpharetta, 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 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.

Top-Ranked Public High Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Rank: #22.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #33.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Lambert High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
805 Nichols Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050
Rank: #66.
North Oconee High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1081 Rocky Branch Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Rank: #77.
Pope High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Rank: #88.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Rank: #99.
Northview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Rank: #1010.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Rank: #1111.
North Gwinnett High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
20 Level Creek Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-9558
Rank: #1212.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Rank: #1313.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Rank: #1414.
Lassiter High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Rank: #1515.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Harrison High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Starrs Mill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Rank: #1818.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Rank: #1919.
Oconee County High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Rank: #2020.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Rank: #2121.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Rank: #2222.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Rank: #2323.
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Rank: #2424.
Mill Creek High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading: 66% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Rank: #2525.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2845 Bethany Bnd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Rank: #2626.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 62% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Rank: #2727.
Denmark High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
645 Mullinax Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 533-2521
Rank: #2828.
Buford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Rank: #2929.
Midtown High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading: 66% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 59% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Rank: #3131.
Savannah Arts Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Rank: #3232.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading: 63% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
1255 Dogwood Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 972-7642
Rank: #3333.
Hillgrove High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading: 66% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
4165 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3961
Rank: #3434.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Rank: #3535.
Rabun County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
230 Wildcat Hill Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4526
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