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Best for Public Schools in Georgia

4 cities ranked · Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Top Cities in Georgia

  1. #1
    B

    Alpharetta

    Best for Public Schools score 71 · MoveScore 77

  2. #2
    D

    Atlanta

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 53

  3. #3
    C

    Decatur

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 68

  4. #4
    B

    Marietta

    Best for Public Schools score 68 · MoveScore 75

Other Georgia Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Georgia

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Georgia

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Georgia

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Georgia

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best Fiscal Health in Georgia

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Georgia

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Georgia ranks highest for best for public schools?

Alpharetta, GA ranks #1 in Georgia for best for public schools with a sub-score of 71/100 (MoveScore 77, grade B).

How many cities in Georgia are compared?

4 Georgia cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Georgia-specific ranking using the schools sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.