Best schools in Atlanta, by county: Elementary, middle and high

Looking for the best schools in metro Atlanta? The Georgia Department of Education has data for that.

Every year the state releases a grade for each school. It's called the College and Career Ready Performance Index and is based mostly on student performance on state standardized tests.

Below you’ll find the top elementary, middle and high schools in metro Atlanta ranked by their state rating.

For details on each school's performance, explore The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's interactive guide to Georgia schools here.

Top Elementary Schools

Top Middle Schools

Top High Schools

Don't see your school on this list? Look up which school in your district has the highest SAT score here

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Note: Some schools appear in multiple categories because of their grade configurations. Percent low-income is the percent of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

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