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College Success Award
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
July 22, 2025
At first glance, ACA presents itself as a place built on pillars of virtue, humility, honesty, and other admirable qualities. From day one, students, parents, and staff are immersed in these words,... More
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Atlanta Classical Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 21, 2025
Georgia Cyber Academy has done nothing but left me and my siblings behind. There was so much blatant favoritism in the school. Depending on who you were, teachers would help you and turn off the chat... More
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Georgia Cyber Academy
Parent / Guardian
July 20, 2025
IHM Middle School in my opinion is severely dysfunctional. There is a joke that IHM stands for "I Hate Men." I can't agree more. In my experience, there's a huge bias against boys. In my opinion... More
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary School