Who says Georgia has a poor education system? Well, this article will definitely prove them wrong! The “Best High Schools” list by U.S. News is a very reputable list that features many of Georgia’s fine schools every year. For this list, I’ve listed the best high schools and their cities, with number one being the best of the best.
Check out this list to see if your child goes to one of the best schools in Georgia!
- Lawrenceville, GA - Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Hans J E via Flickr The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology comes in as #1 on our list! It is the best high school in the state and ranks 4th nationally. Gwinnett County in general is known for its great public schools.
- Augusta, GA - Davidson Fine Arts
Gene Bowker via Flickr Augusta is another city known for its fine public school education. It then comes as no surprise that the second best high school in the state is Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta, GA. This school also ranks as #74 nationally.
- Columbus, GA - Columbus High School
wikimedia Columbus High School in Columbus, GA comes in as 3rd! It has an AP (Advanced Placement) participation rate of 94 percent. The AP tests are taken by high school students who take college-level coursework and upon completion, take a test that may qualify them to receive college credit. It seems this school really gives students the leg-up they need in college.
- Avondale Estates, GA - Dekalb School of the Arts
wikimedia Avondale Estates is one of the richest neighborhoods in Georgia and it has some of the best schools in Georgia. This particular school has a 79 percent female population. It is a part of the Dekalb County school system.
- Savannah, GA - Savannah Arts Academy
Ron Cogswell via Flickr Not only is Savannah beautiful, but it also has a great public school system as well! The AP participation at this school is high, with 86 percent of the students participating. It is ranked #173 nationally.
- Alpharetta, GA - Milton High School and Alpharetta High School (10)
Steve Harwood via Flickr Alpharetta has two high schools on our list that have ranked both nationally and statewide. Even though Milton and Alpharetta High School are the only schools in Alpharetta to make the list, you can be assured that all of the schools in this city are up-to-par!
- Marietta, GA - Walton High School
Brent Moore via Flickr Walton High School, located in Marietta, is part of the Cobb County school district. Cobb County has a reputation for decent schools. This school ranks 7th statewide and is #223 on the national list of high schools.
- Duluth, GA - Northview High School
trixie.in.dixie via Flickr Northview High School is #8 on our list and it also is part of the Gwinnett County school system. The school’s test scores are impressive, with 99 percent proficient in English and 91 percent proficient in Math.
- Johns Creek, GA - Johns Creek High School
Angel Xavier Viera-Vargas via Flickr Johns Creek High School is a school located in North Fulton and ranks 9th in the state of Georgia. It ranks 277 in the nation overall.
To see more of this list and the national rankings of each school, check this out by U.S. News.
Hans J E via Flickr
The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology comes in as #1 on our list! It is the best high school in the state and ranks 4th nationally. Gwinnett County in general is known for its great public schools.
Gene Bowker via Flickr
Augusta is another city known for its fine public school education. It then comes as no surprise that the second best high school in the state is Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta, GA. This school also ranks as #74 nationally.
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Columbus High School in Columbus, GA comes in as 3rd! It has an AP (Advanced Placement) participation rate of 94 percent. The AP tests are taken by high school students who take college-level coursework and upon completion, take a test that may qualify them to receive college credit. It seems this school really gives students the leg-up they need in college.
Avondale Estates is one of the richest neighborhoods in Georgia and it has some of the best schools in Georgia. This particular school has a 79 percent female population. It is a part of the Dekalb County school system.
Ron Cogswell via Flickr
Not only is Savannah beautiful, but it also has a great public school system as well! The AP participation at this school is high, with 86 percent of the students participating. It is ranked #173 nationally.
Steve Harwood via Flickr
Alpharetta has two high schools on our list that have ranked both nationally and statewide. Even though Milton and Alpharetta High School are the only schools in Alpharetta to make the list, you can be assured that all of the schools in this city are up-to-par!
Brent Moore via Flickr
Walton High School, located in Marietta, is part of the Cobb County school district. Cobb County has a reputation for decent schools. This school ranks 7th statewide and is #223 on the national list of high schools.
trixie.in.dixie via Flickr
Northview High School is #8 on our list and it also is part of the Gwinnett County school system. The school’s test scores are impressive, with 99 percent proficient in English and 91 percent proficient in Math.
Angel Xavier Viera-Vargas via Flickr
Johns Creek High School is a school located in North Fulton and ranks 9th in the state of Georgia. It ranks 277 in the nation overall.
Do any of your children attend these schools? What about you? What high school did you attend? Shout it out in the comments below!
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