These are the best 30 public high schools in Georgia for 2027
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Top High Schools in Georgia 2027 What are the best high schools in Georgia?
The 2027 Best Public High Schools ranking by Niche.com is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and high school ratings. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's rankings to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. (Skodonnell/iStock)
30 - Hillgrove High School 30 - Hillgrove High School
Located in Cobb County, Hillgrove High School has 2,282 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche.
(Photo by AP Humanities School)
29 - Peachtree Ridge High School 29 - Peachtree Ridge High School
Located in Gwinnett County, Peachtree Ridge High School has 3,155 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Wikipedia)
28 - Starr's Mill High School 28 - Starr's Mill High School
Located in Fayette County, Mill Creek High School has 1,357 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche. (Wikipedia)
27 - Savannah Arts Academy 27 - Savannah Arts Academy
Located in Chatham County, Savannah Arts Academy has 801 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. (Google)
26- Mill Creek High School 26- Mill Creek High School
Located in Gwinnett County, Mill Creek High School has 2,782 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche.
25 - Cambridge High School 25 - Cambridge High School
Located in Fulton County, Cambridge High School has 1,602 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche. (Fulton County Schools)
24 - Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School 24 - Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Located in Richmond County, Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School has 747 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. (Google)
23- Wheeler High School 23- Wheeler High School
Located in Cobb County, Wheeler High School has 2,401 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche. (Wikipedia)
22 - Lassiter High School 22 - Lassiter High School
Located in Cobb County, Lassiter High School has 2,005 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Lassiter High School PTSA)
21- Atlanta Classical Academy 21- Atlanta Classical Academy
Located in Fulton County (Atlanta Public Schools), Atlanta Classical Academy has 697 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, according to Niche.
20 - Midtown High School 20 - Midtown High School
Located in Fulton County (Atlanta Public Schools), Midtown High School has 1,696 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche. (WSBTV.com News Staff)
19 - Brookwood High School 19 - Brookwood High School
Located in Gwinnett County, Brookwood High School has 3,803 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche.
18 - Paul Duke STEM High School 18 - Paul Duke STEM High School
Located in Gwinnett County, Paul Duke STEM High School has 1,509 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. (Wikipedia)
17 - North Oconee High School 17 - North Oconee High School
Located in Oconee County, North Oconee High School has 1,432 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche.
16 - Denmark High School 16 - Denmark High School
Located in Forsyth County, Denmark High School has 2,527 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche.
15 - McIntosh High School 15 - McIntosh High School
Located in Fayette County, McIntosh High School has 1,762 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. (Google)
14 - Milton High School 14 - Milton High School
Located in Fulton County, Milton High School has 1,999 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. (Google)
13 - Northview High School 13 - Northview High School
Located in Fulton County, Columbus High School has 1,591 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. (Google)
12 - Johns Creek High School 12 - Johns Creek High School
Located in Fulton County, Johns Creek High School has 1,789 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche.
11 - South Forsyth High School 11 - South Forsyth High School
Located in Forsyth County, South Forsyth High School has 2,634 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
10 - Chattahoochee High School 10 - Chattahoochee High School
Located in Fulton County, Chattahoochee High School has 1,730 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. (Google)
9 - Walton High School 9 - Walton High School
Located in Cobb County, Walton High School has 2,705 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
8 - Buford High School 8 - Buford High School
Located in Gwinnett County (Buford City Schools), Buford High School has 1,985 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Nelson Hicks)
7 - North Gwinnett High School 7 - North Gwinnett High School
Located in Gwinnett County, North Gwinnett High School has 3,033 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Nelson Hicks)
6 - Alpharetta High School 6 - Alpharetta High School
Located in Fulton County, Alpharetta High School has 2,024 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. (Google)
5 - Lambert High School 5 - Lambert High School
Located in Forsyth County, Lambert High School has 3,249 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
4 - Columbus High School 4 - Columbus High School
Located in Muscogee County, Columbus High School has 1,161 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. (Google)
3 - Alliance Academy for Innovation 3 - Alliance Academy for Innovation
Located in Forsyth County, Alliance Academy for Innovation has 1,145 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. (Google)
2 - FCS Innovation Academy 2 - FCS Innovation Academy
Located in Fulton County, FCS Innovation Academy has 1,507 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. It jumped 15 spots in the rankings this year, from 17th to 2nd.
1. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology 1. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Located in Gwinnett County, Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology has 1,304 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche.
Top 25 Private High Schools What are the best private high schools in Georgia? The 2027 Best Private High Schools ranking by Niche.com is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents. Ranking factors include the quality of colleges that students consider, student-teacher ratio, private school ratings, and more. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's rankings to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche users, and the schools directly.
No. 30: Wesleyan School No. 30: Wesleyan School
The Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners.
No. 29: Mount Paran Christian School No. 29: Mount Paran Christian School
Mount Paran Christian School is in Kennesaw.
No. 28 The Galloway School No. 28 The Galloway School
The Galloway School is in Buckhead
No. 27 Stratford Academy No. 27 Stratford Academy
Stratford Academy (not pictured) is in Macon. (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
No. 26 King's Ridge Christian School No. 26 King's Ridge Christian School
King's Ridge Christian School (not pictured) is in Alpharetta. (WHIO)
No. 25: Holy Innocents' Episcopal School No. 25: Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School is in Atlanta.
No. 24: Holy Spirit Preparatory School No. 24: Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Holy Spirit Preparatory School is in Atlanta. (Holy Spirit Preparatory School Facebook)
No. 23: Lakeview Academy No. 23: Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy is in Gainesville, Ga.
No. 22 Savannah Country Day School No. 22 Savannah Country Day School
Savannah Country Day School is in Savannah.
No. 21: Lyndon Academy No. 21: Lyndon Academy
Lyndon Academy is in Holly Springs.
No. 20: Darlington School No. 20: Darlington School
The Darlington School is in Rome.
No. 19: Heritage Preparatory School No. 19: Heritage Preparatory School
Heritage Preparatory School is in Atlanta.
No. 18: Augusta Prep No. 18: Augusta Prep
Augusta Preparatory Day School is in Augusta.
No. 17: Marist School No. 17: Marist School
The Marist School is in Atlanta.
No. 16: Greater Atlanta Christian No. 16: Greater Atlanta Christian
Greater Atlanta Christian is in Norcross.
No. 15 Riverside Preparatory Academy No. 15 Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy is in Gainesville.
No. 14: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School No. 14: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is in Rabun Gap.
Photo: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School FB page
No. 13: Woodward Academy No. 13: Woodward Academy
Woodward Academy is in College Park.
No. 12 Mount Vernon School No. 12 Mount Vernon School
The Mount Vernon School is in Sandy Springs.
No. 11- Mount Pisgah Christian No. 11- Mount Pisgah Christian
Mount Pisgah Christian is in Johns Creek.
No. 10 The Lovett School No. 10 The Lovett School
The Lovett School is in Atlanta. (File photo: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No. 9: Notre Dame Academy No. 9: Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy is in Duluth.
No. 8 Pinecrest Academy No. 8 Pinecrest Academy
Pinecrest Academy is in Cumming.
No. 7: Athens Academy No. 7: Athens Academy
Athens Academy is in Athens. (Athens Academy Facebook )
No. 6: The Walker School No. 6: The Walker School
The Walker School is in Marietta.
No. 5: Atlanta International School No. 5: Atlanta International School
The Atlanta International School (not pictured) is in Atlanta. (Cox Media Group)
No. 4: The Paideia School in Atlanta No. 4: The Paideia School in Atlanta
The Paideia School is in Atlanta.
No. 3 Pace Academy No. 3 Pace Academy
Pace Academy is in Atlanta. (pace Academy)
No. 2: Fulton Science Academy Private School No. 2: Fulton Science Academy Private School
Fulton Science Academy Private School is in Alpharetta.
No. 1: The Westminster School No. 1: The Westminster School
The Westminster School is in Atlanta.
