For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,902 students in Roswell, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Roswell, GA are Centennial High School, Roswell High School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roswell, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Roswell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Roswell, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Roswell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9310 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,731 students
Rank: #22.
Roswell High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 King Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4500
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Roswell, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway, Su
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 645-1105
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 645-1105
Grades: 9-11
| 215 students
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1335 Northmeadow Pkwy Ste 100,
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 410-1500
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 410-1500
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Teaching Museum North North Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 552-6333
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 552-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roswell, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Roswell, GA include Centennial High School, Roswell High School and Independence High School. Roswell has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Roswell?
3 public high schools are located in Roswell.
What is the racial composition of students in Roswell?
Roswell public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Roswell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roswell include: Roswell High School vs. Centennial High School, Centennial High School vs. Roswell High School
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