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Best Georgia Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 charter public high schools serving 41,316 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Georgia are Walton High School, Academy For Classical Education and Atlanta Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Georgia charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 46%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverwood International Charter School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Gr: K-10 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Lake Oconee Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Titan Circle
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3010 Cobb Parkway North
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 E Anderson St # 31401
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5073 Storey Mill Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 434-8085
Gr: K-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1015 Exum Rd
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-6576
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Foothills Regional High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1616.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Spring Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 792-8957
Gr: K-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain Education High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Statesboro Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Gr: 5-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Furlow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
63 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 931-8667
Gr: K-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Bishop Hall
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Gr: 8-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Coastal Plains High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Glynco Parkway Summit Bui
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2828.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts High School
Charter School
2299 Old Rex Marrow Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Georgia include Walton High School, Academy For Classical Education and Atlanta Classical Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Georgia?
34 charter public high schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia charter public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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