Decatur City Schools has the best teachers in Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from Niche.
Basing its rankings on student and parent reviews of teachers, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure and student-teacher ratio, Decatur City came on top, with Buford, Bremen and Forsyth following behind.
See our chart below for a more detail breakdown of Niche’s ranking:
| District | Academics Grade | Parent/Student Rating | Teacher Absenteeism | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur City Schools | A+ | 4.0/5 | 28.10% | 14.1 |
| Buford City Schools | A | 4.2/5 | 16.10% | 17.1 |
| Bremen City Schools | A | 3.8/5 | 16.30% | 16.1 |
| Forsyth County Schools | A+ | 3.7/5 | 27.40% | 17.1 |
| Cherokee County Schools | A | 3.8/5 | 14.50% | 17.1 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | A | 3.7/5 | 41.60% | 16.1 |
| Cobb County Schools | A- | 3.7/5 | 18.70% | 16.1 |
| Gwinnet County Public Schools | A- | 3.7/5 | 24.20% | 16.1 |
| Marietta City Schools | B | 3.9/5 | 22.30% | 15.1 |
| Carrollton City Schools | B+ | 3.7/5 | 12.90% | 18.1 |