One of the top 10 ‘best U.S. high schools’ of 2026-2027 is a Metro Atlanta high school known for its STEM programs — The #1 school in Georgia

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Susan Swavely

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 ·  August 19, 2026

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School is starting back all across the country, and that’s got everyone thinking about education. Whether you’re signing your kiddos up for kindergarten or you’re about to watch your high school seniors walk across the graduation stage, there’s one thing we know for sure: education is extremely important.

And now, according to a new study by U.S. News, we can see a ranking of the best high schools in the country & state. And out of all the schools in the entire U.S., one stood out at the top: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology in Metro Atlanta. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Which ATL high school ranks in the top 10 in the nation?

Ranking in a #7 in the country & #1 in Metro ATL & Georgia is Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Here’s what U.S. News has to say about Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology,

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is ranked first within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is 100%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 307 students. Additionally, 37% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is 1 of 30 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

All in all, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology scored a 99.96/100, making it a near perfect high school.

As far as rankings in Georgia, these are the top 10 high schools in Georgia:

1. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (Lawrenceville)
2. Columbus High School (Columbus)
3. Innovation Academy (Alpharetta)
4. Davidson Magnet School (Augusta)
5. Alliance Academy for Innovation (Cumming)
6. Elite Scholars Academy School (Jonesboro)
7. Dekalb School of the Arts (Avondale Estates)
8. Northview High School (Duluth)
9. Lambert High School (Suwanee)
10. Savannah Arts Academy (Savannah)

If you’d like to learn more about the best schools in the nation (or in Georgia) and check out U.S. News’ methodology, you can visit their website, here!

Happy back-to-school season, Atlanta!