For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,991 students in Forest Park, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest Park, GA are Forest Park High School and 7 Pillars Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Park, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forest Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Forest Park, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest Park High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest Park, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5452 Phillips Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3890
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Rank: #22.
7 Pillars Career Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4234 Hendrix Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 954-5306
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 954-5306
Grades: 6-9
| 226 students
Forest Park, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4475 Hendrix Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3835
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3835
Grades: 5
| 27 students
South Metro Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5277 Ash Street
Forest Park, GA 30050
(404) 362-2000
Forest Park, GA 30050
(404) 362-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Metro Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5277 Ash St
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-2000
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest Park, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest Park, GA include Forest Park High School and 7 Pillars Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Forest Park?
2 public high schools are located in Forest Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Park?
Forest Park public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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