Best Schools in Tucker, Georgia
8 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Tucker by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Livsey Elementary School
Elementary · Dekalb County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Midvale Elementary School
Elementary · Dekalb County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Idlewood Elementary School
Elementary · Dekalb County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Tucker for 2026 are Livsey Elementary School (8.8/10), Midvale Elementary School (6.9/10), and Idlewood Elementary School (6.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$332,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$332,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 6.3/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Tucker schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tucker schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tucker
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livsey Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Midvale Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Idlewood Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Brockett Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Tucker High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Tucker Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Nesbit Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Stone Mountain Middle School | 3.1 / 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
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $82,747
- Median home value
- $332,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Tucker compares
Georgia rank
#173 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$83k
119% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Tucker, Georgia
Tucker, Georgia is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Tucker show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Tucker is Livsey Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Tucker is served by 2 school districts: DeKalb County, Gwinnett County. These districts collectively serve 273,612 students.
Tucker's community shows 42% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $82,747. The poverty rate in the area is 11.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 379 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 408 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 910 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 402 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 |
| 5 | 1,196 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,199 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 1,011 students · 6th–8th | 3.1 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,590 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
Schools in Tucker
Tucker, Georgia · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$82,747
Median Home Value
$332,000
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
Population
38,715
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Community Profile
Tucker has a median household income of $82,747. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $332,000, with a median rent of $1,617/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Tucker, Georgia
How many schools are in Tucker, Georgia?
Tucker has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Tucker, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tucker is 5.7 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 Tucker, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Tucker on MySchoolScout is Livsey Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Tucker, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Tucker on MySchoolScout is Livsey Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Tucker, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Tucker on MySchoolScout is Tucker Middle School with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best high school in Tucker, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Tucker on MySchoolScout is Tucker High School with a composite score of 5.4/10.
How many school districts serve Tucker, Georgia?
Tucker is served by 2 school districts: Dekalb County, Gwinnett County.
What is the education level in Tucker, Georgia?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Tucker have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Tucker, Georgia?
The median household income in Tucker is approximately $82,747 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tucker, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tucker is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tucker, 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.