A new ranking analyzed the best school districts and one district in metro Atlanta stood above the rest in Georgia.
Niche’s 2026 Best Schools rankings once again named Buford City Schools as the No. 1 school district in Georgia. The district also earned the top spot for best teachers and best places to teach in the state.
These are the top 25 best school districts in Georgia, according to the study. You can search for your school district here.
- Buford City Schools
- Oconee County Schools
- Forsyth County Schools
- Fayette County Public Schools
- City Schools of Decatur
- Bremen City Schools
- Lowndes County Schools
- Cartersville City Schools
- Jefferson City Schools
- Morgan County Charter Schools
- Carrollton City Schools
- Camden County Schools
- Carroll County Schools
- Monroe County Schools
- Cobb County Schools
- Greene County School System
- Cherokee County Schools
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Fulton County Schools
- Calhoun City Schools
- Columbia County Schools
- Pierce County Schools
- Bleckley County Schools
- Marietta City Schools
- Schley County Schools
Niche’s rankings are based on an analysis of several factors including academics, culture and diversity, teachers and reviews from parents and teachers. The company analyzed data from hundreds of Georgia districts and more than 10,000 school districts nationwide…