Metro Atlanta school districts have excelled in SAT and ACT scores for the class of 2023, with Forsyth County Schools leading the way with a mean SAT score of 1177, the highest among 165 public school districts in Georgia. Three high schools in Forsyth County—Lambert (1254), Alliance Academy for Innovation (1239), and South Forsyth (1218)—ranked in the top 10 for average scores, while Denmark High School secured the 18th spot with a mean score of 1168.
On the other hand, Fulton County Schools, the fourth largest district in the state, achieved a system-wide average SAT score of 1085, placing 19th overall. Notably, students at Northview High School in Johns Creek attained the second-highest average score in Georgia at 1263.
In terms of ACT scores, Forsyth County Schools also stood out, ranking second in Georgia with a composite score of 24.4, based on 1,663 students tested. Lambert High School, Alliance Academy for Innovation, and South Forsyth High School secured the third, fourth, and seventh positions, respectively, for average composite scores. Fulton County Schools attained seventh place with an average system-wide score of 22.8, with Northview and Alpharetta High Schools also performing well.
Conversely, DeKalb County School District recorded an average composite ACT score of 20.6 for 1,129 test-takers, with Chamblee Charter High School ranking fifth among individual school scores at 25.8.
Overall, these impressive scores reflect the dedication of students, teachers, support staff, parents, and the community towards providing a conducive learning environment for academic success.