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These are some of the best public high schools in Atlanta at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Dekalb County School District
92,368 students | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 134 schools -
Cobb County School District
106,703 students | MARIETTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 111 schools -
Fulton County School District
89,935 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 109 schools -
Atlanta Public Schools
50,325 students | ATLANTA, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 88 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Atlanta
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Parent / Guardian
November 14, 2025
Our child has been attending Ethos since Kindergarten and is now in First grade. We had an excellent Kindergarten year, aside from a couple of issues which were addressed (not satisfactorily, but... More
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Ethos Classical Charter School
Parent / Guardian
November 13, 2025
Sarah Smith Elementary is an outstanding school with strong academics, caring teachers, excellent communication, and a safe, welcoming environment. The school’s IB program, focus on the science of... More
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Smith Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
November 10, 2025
As a parent who has experienced IHM from the perspectives of both boys and girls, I believe the school demonstrates a clear bias against male students. The long-standing joke that “IHM” stands for “I... More
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
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