Best Schools in Acworth, Georgia
19 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Acworth?
Use this page to compare every school in Acworth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Frey Elementary School
Elementary · Cobb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Allatoona Elementary School
Elementary · Bartow County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Cherokee County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Acworth for 2026 are Frey Elementary School (8.7/10), Allatoona Elementary School (7.7/10), and Clark Creek Elementary School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
13 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$334,150
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
19
13 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$334,150
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Acworth schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Acworth schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Acworth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frey Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Allatoona Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Clark Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Acworth Intermediate School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Allatoona High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Ford Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Pickett's Mill Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Pitner Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Durham Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Barber Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $99,339
- Median home value
- $334,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Acworth compares
Georgia rank
#137 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$99k
142% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
16
Cobb County runs 77% of Acworth's public schools
Acworth touches 3 districts, but Cobb County is the one most addresses actually attend.
Cobb County accounts for 10 of 13 public schools (77%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 3.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Acworth, not a citywide average.
- Cobb County10 public · 77%
- Cherokee County2 public · 15%
- Bartow County1 public · 8%
About Schools in Acworth, Georgia
Acworth is a suburban Georgia city with 13 ranked public schools and a city average of 6.9 out of 10. Nearly half the schools here — 6 of 13, or 46% — score 7.0 or better, a strong share of above-average performers across the district. The performance spread is real, though: the city's top school scores a 9.0 while the average sits more than two points lower, so where you enroll matters.
The elementary tier is where Acworth's public system stands out. Allatoona Elementary leads the city at 9.0 out of 10 — the highest score among all 13 ranked schools. Pickett's Mill Elementary follows at 8.9. Both Acworth Intermediate and McCall Primary score 8.5, and Baker Elementary rounds out the upper tier at 7.5. That cluster of high-performing elementaries gives families with younger children a genuine set of strong options to weigh.
The 6.9 city average reflects the full distribution, not just the top performers. Parents evaluating middle and high school options should pull individual school scores directly rather than leaning on the city average — the gap between top and bottom is wide enough to make a material difference in what a student experiences day to day.
For families with flexibility in where they settle, proximity to Allatoona Elementary or Pickett's Mill is worth building into the search. Both rank at the top of the city's 13 schools. For families with a fixed address, confirming your school assignment through the district's boundary tool is the practical first step. The 46% rate of 7-plus-scoring schools means many neighborhoods land in solid territory — but your actual assigned school is the only number that counts.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 745 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 290 students · Pre-K–1st | 8.0 |
| 3 | 415 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 1,159 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 505 students · 2nd–5th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 747 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 7 | 734 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 8 | 790 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 774 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 507 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 |
Show all 11 elementary schools in Acworth
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,020 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 2 | 832 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,642 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furtah Preparatory SchoolPrivate 99 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | 74 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | 422 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | 24 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated |
| 5 | The Link SchoolPrivate 21 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
Schools in Acworth
Acworth, Georgia · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$99,339
Median Home Value
$334,150
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Population
107,464
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Community Profile
Acworth has a median household income of $99,339. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $334,150, with a median rent of $1,562/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 5
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Acworth, Georgia
How many schools are in Acworth, Georgia?
Acworth has 19 schools, including 13 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Acworth, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Acworth is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Acworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Acworth on MySchoolScout is Frey Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Acworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Acworth on MySchoolScout is Frey Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Acworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Acworth on MySchoolScout is Durham Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What is the best high school in Acworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Acworth on MySchoolScout is Allatoona High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Acworth, Georgia?
Acworth is served by 3 school districts: Bartow County, Cherokee County, Cobb County.
What is the education level in Acworth, Georgia?
According to Census data, 38% of adults in Acworth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Acworth, Georgia?
The median household income in Acworth is approximately $99,339 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Acworth, Georgia?
Yes, Acworth has 6 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Furtah Preparatory School with a score of 6.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Acworth, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Acworth is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Acworth, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.