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Best Schools in Woodstock, Georgia

20 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other

Public: 14
Private: 6
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.0/10
Estimated Scores: 26%
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Choosing a school in Woodstock?

Use this page to compare every school in Woodstock by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Arnold Mill Elementary School

8.7/10

Elementary · Cherokee County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Mountain Road Elementary School

8.4/10

Elementary · Cherokee County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Woodstock Middle School

7.9/10

Middle · Cherokee County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Woodstock for 2026 are Arnold Mill Elementary School (8.7/10), Mountain Road Elementary School (8.4/10), and Woodstock Middle School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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

20

14 public · 6 private

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$379,650

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Arnold Mill Elementary School

Rates 8.7/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Woodstock schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
River Ridge High School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Woodstock schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Woodstock

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 20 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Arnold Mill Elementary School8.7 / 10
2Mountain Road Elementary School8.4 / 10
3Woodstock Middle School7.9 / 10
4Woodstock High School7.8 / 10
5Mill Creek Middle School7.7 / 10
6River Ridge High School7.3 / 10
7Etowah High School7.1 / 10
8Little River Elem.7.1 / 10
9Carmel Elementary School7.0 / 10
10E. T. Booth Middle School6.6 / 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
7.0/10

58% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$107,360

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$379,650

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
45%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
77%

Of occupied housing units

How Woodstock compares

Georgia rank

#45 of 243

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$107k

154% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

19

Cherokee County runs Woodstock's public schools

14 public schools. Cherokee County is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Woodstock is a Cherokee County school (14 of 14).

Among 14 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.1 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Woodstock, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Woodstock, Georgia

Woodstock, Georgia gives parents 14 ranked public schools to evaluate, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 across the city. That average sits comfortably above the midpoint, and half the schools — 7 of 14 — clear the 7-out-of-10 mark. That concentration of solid performers makes Woodstock a genuinely competitive market for families prioritizing school quality when choosing a neighborhood.

The elementary landscape is where Woodstock distinguishes itself most clearly. Carmel Elementary leads the city at 8.1 out of 10, the highest score among all 14 ranked schools. Arnold Mill Elementary follows at 8.0, and Mountain Road Elementary and Little River Elementary both score 7.7. Four of the city's five top performers are elementaries, which signals strong foundational instruction across multiple attendance zones — not just one standout school inflating the average.

River Ridge High School rounds out the top five with a 7.8 rating, making it the city's top-ranked secondary school. Families with younger children can plan for a transition to a high school that holds the same general performance tier as the elementary feeders — a continuity that isn't always guaranteed in suburban markets.

For parents comparing neighborhoods, the data points to a few practical conclusions. Address selection matters: the gap between a 6.8 average school and an 8.1-rated Carmel Elementary is meaningful, and those differences typically track with specific attendance zones. Woodstock's elementary schools carry the city's performance story — if your children are elementary-age, the options at the top tier are genuinely strong. The 50% rate of schools scoring 7 or above also means parents have real choice rather than a single high-performing outlier surrounded by weaker alternatives. Woodstock rewards research: verify your specific address against attendance boundaries before committing, because the top-tier schools here are worth targeting deliberately.

Filter by ZIP:30188(12)30189(8)

Elementary Schools

10 schools
#SchoolRating
1773 students · Pre-K–5th8.7
2372 students · Pre-K–5th8.4
31,267 students · Pre-K–5th7.1
4891 students · Pre-K–5th7.0
5967 students · Pre-K–5th6.5
6494 students · Pre-K–5th6.3
7634 students · Pre-K–5th6.2
81,166 students · Pre-K–5th6.1
Private Schools2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1102 students · Pre-K–6thNot Rated
218 students · Pre-K–TKNot Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
11,083 students · 6th–8th7.9
21,388 students · 6th–8th7.7
31,638 students · 6th–8th6.6

High Schools

4 schools
#SchoolRating
12,002 students · 9th–12th7.8
21,956 students · 9th–12th7.3
32,449 students · 9th–12th7.1
Private Schools1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

168 students · 5th–12thNot Rated

Other Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
1147 students · Pre-K–12thNot Rated
2269 students · Pre-K–12thNot Rated
31,049 students · Kindergarten–12thNot Rated

Schools in Woodstock

Woodstock, Georgia · 20 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$107,360

Median Home Value

$379,650

Median Rent

$1,758/mo

Population

107,566

College Educated

45%

Homeownership

77%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

Woodstock has a median household income of $107,360. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $379,650, with a median rent of $1,758/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Georgia
Elementary
10
Middle
3
High
4
Other
3

Other Major Cities in Georgia

Top metros statewide by school count.

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 rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Woodstock, Georgia

How many schools are in Woodstock, Georgia?

Woodstock has 20 schools, including 14 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Woodstock, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woodstock is 7.0 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 Woodstock, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Woodstock on MySchoolScout is Arnold Mill Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Woodstock, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Woodstock on MySchoolScout is Arnold Mill Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Woodstock, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Woodstock on MySchoolScout is Woodstock Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Woodstock, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Woodstock on MySchoolScout is Woodstock High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Woodstock, Georgia?

Woodstock is served by 1 school district: Cherokee County.

What is the education level in Woodstock, Georgia?

According to Census data, 45% of adults in Woodstock have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Woodstock, Georgia?

The median household income in Woodstock is approximately $107,360 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Woodstock, Georgia?

Yes, Woodstock has 6 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lyndon Academy with a score of 8.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodstock, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woodstock is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woodstock, 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.