Four public high schools from the Athens area have earned top spots in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in Georgia.
The rankings reflect standout schools across the state, and several from Northeast Georgia are considered top places for learning.
Best high schools in Athens-area?
These rankings reflect U.S. News & World Report's list of the top schools in Georgia. Here’s how Athens-area schools ranked among the state.
No. 14: North Oconee High School in Bogart (Oconee County Public Schools)
No. 32: Oconee County High School in Watkinsville (Oconee County Public Schools)
No. 45: Jefferson High School in Jefferson (Jefferson City Public Schools)
No. 47: Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in Winder (Barrow County Public Schools)
What is the best public school in Georgia?
According to the report, the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST), located in Lawrenceville, ranked No. 13 in the country and No. 1 in the state.
How are schools ranked on the list?
U.S. News & World Report evaluates high schools based on factors such as college readiness, graduation rates, Advanced Placement (AP) exam performance, and state assessment scores.
Top 10 public high schools in Georgia
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Columbus High School
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Davidson Magnet School
Elite Scholars Academy School
Walton High School
Northview High School
Academy for Classical Education
Lambert High School
DeKalb School of the Arts
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.
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