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Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public high schools serving 22,810 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia are Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Elite Scholars Academy School and Walton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Georgia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Savannah Arts Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Pierce County High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Etowah High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Bleckley County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6258
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Trion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
919 Allgood St Ste 3
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7316
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Dawson County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Gr: 10-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 2,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Georgia include Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Elite Scholars Academy School and Walton High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Georgia?
18 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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