The average student-teacher ratio in Georgia public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oakland Meadow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
7700-b Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
650 Hi Hope Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 738-2626
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 738-2626
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
390 Bar Best Ranch Rd
Warm Springs, GA 31830
(706) 655-2354
Warm Springs, GA 31830
(706) 655-2354
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Eastman Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
176 Freaman Graham Blvd
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Elizabeth Andrews High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 10-12
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2602
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2602
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
11850 Hastings Bridge Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Price Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 3-12
304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Georgia average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Georgia?
The best top-ranked public schools in Georgia include Oakland Meadow School, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center and Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Georgia?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Georgia is Oakland Meadow School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Oakland Meadow School, with a value of 1:1.
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