Several schools at all grade levels in East Cobb have been listed as some of the best in Georgia, according to a prominent education ranking service.
The Niche.com 2026 Best Schools in Georgia update came out on July 31, and Walton and Lassiter are among the Top 25 in the high school rankings.
Walton is at No. 9 and Lassiter is at No. 24, according to the Niche Georgia public high school rankings, which are compiled with a variety of data from the U.S. Department of Education, students reviews and other indicators.
Wheeler came in No. 26, followed by Pope at No. 35. Niche also has ranked high schools within the Cobb County School District.
Among charter high schools in Georgia, Walton comes in at No. 1,
According to the Niche website, its rankings also include factors relating to culture and diversity, teacher quality, clubs and activities, resources and facilities and sports.
Among private high schools in Georgia, Niche ranked The Walker School at No. 6, while Mt. Bethel Christian Academy was ranked sixth among best private schools in Cobb County.
The Georgia public middle school rankings by Niche have Dickerson at No. 15, Simpson at No. 18 and Dodgen at No. 25. Here are the Cobb middle school rankings.
Among public elementary schools in the state, Timber Ridge is ranked No. 24 and Sope Creek is at No. 30, and other East Cobb schools are among the leaders in the Cobb County rankings.
As for the Cobb County School District overall, the Niche rankings have assigned an “A” score, with A or A- scores in most categories.
That comes to No. 15 among public school districts in the state, and tops among the larger districts. Gwinnett is No. 18, Fulton County No. 19 and Marietta City Schools are No. 24.
To look at a map of Cobb County schools and to view individual school profiles, click here.
You can also go to the Niche.com main page and search for any school or school district for customized information.
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