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Best Georgia Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 magnet public schools serving 7,137 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Georgia are Kittredge Magnet School, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Gr: 4-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Georgia?
How many magnet public schools are located in Georgia?
14 magnet public schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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