PHOTOS: 30 best public high schools in Georgia for 2026
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Top high schools What are the best high schools in Georgia? Niche.com ranked the top schools in Georgia for 2026, 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. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
30. Starr's Mill High School Located in Fayette County, Starrs Mill High School has 1,361 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. (Wikipedia)
29. Mill Creek High School Located in Gwinnett County, Mill Creek High School has 2,745 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche.
28. Peachtree Ridge High School Located in Gwinnett County, Peachtree Ridge High School has 3,304 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. (Wikipedia)
27. Kennesaw Mountain High School Located in Cobb County, Kennesaw Mountain High School has 1,666 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. (Wikipedia)
26. Wheeler High School Located in Cobb County, Wheeler High School has 2,380 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Wikipedia)
25. Atlanta Classical Academy Located in Atlanta, Atlanta Classical Academy has 681 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.
24. Lassiter High School Located in Cobb County, Lassiter High School has 1,949 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Lassiter High School PTSA)
23. Savannah Arts Academy Located in Chatham County, Savannah Arts Academy has 853 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, according to Niche.com. (Google)
22. Brookwood High School Located in Gwinnett County, Brookwood High School has 3,880 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche.
21. Cambridge High School Located in Fulton County, Cambridge High School has 1,652 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (WSB-TV)
20. Midtown High School view Located in Fulton County (Atlanta Public Schools), Midtown High School has 1,658 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche.
19. Paul Duke STEM High School Located in Gwinnett County, Paul Duke STEM High School has 1,386 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Wikipedia)
18. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Located in Richmond County, Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School has 727 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, according to Niche. (Google)
17. FCS Innovation Academy Located in Fulton County, FCS Innovation Academy has 1,507 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.
16. North Oconee High School Located in Oconee County, North Oconee High School has 1,472 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Google)
15. Denmark High School Located in Forsyth County, Denmark High School has 2,490 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche.
14. McIntosh High School Located in Fayette County, McIntosh High School has 1,740 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Google)
13. Johns Creek High School Located in Fulton County, Johns Creek High School has 1,859 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google)
12. South Forsyth High School Located in Forsyth County, South Forsyth High School has 2,508 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
11. North Gwinnett High School Located in Gwinnett County, North Gwinnett High School has 3,067 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
10. Buford High School Located in Gwinnett County (Buford City Schools), Buford High School has 1,923 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Google)
9. Walton High School Located in Cobb County, Walton High School has 2,685 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
8. Milton High School Located in Fulton County, Milton High School has 1,973 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Google)
7. Alpharetta High School Located in Fulton County, Alpharetta High School has 2,084 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Google)
6. Chattahoochee High School Located in Fulton County, Chattahoochee High School has 1,781 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Google)
5. Northview High School Located in Fulton County, Northview High School has 1,586 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, according to Niche. (Google)
4. Lambert High School Located in Forsyth County, Lambert High School has 3,201 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20:1, according to Niche. (Google)
3. Columbus High School Located in Muscogee County, Columbus High School has 1,131 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, according to Niche. (Google)
2. Alliance Academy for Innovation Located in Forsyth County, Alliance Academy for Innovation has 1,141 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, according to Niche. (Google)
1. Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology Located in Gwinnett County, Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology has 1,275 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, according to Niche. (Google Maps)
