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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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Teacher
August 02, 2025
Given the tuition, I find it odd that the high school art teacher lacks a biography, a college degree or a resume. What does this tell you?
Review for
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Teacher
July 31, 2025
Peyton Forest is a great school with an awesome staff.
Review for
Peyton Forest Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2025
With the new school year approaching, I want to strongly encourage parents to be very mindful of where they enroll their little ones. Unfortunately, my experience with this school was extremely... More
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Woodland Elementary Charter School