For the 2025 school year, there are 13 special education public high schools serving 517 students in Georgia.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Georgia are Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Georgia special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 36%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Georgia Academy For The Blind, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Georgia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Juvenile Justice Bibb Etc
Special Education School
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Djj Chatham Multi Service Center
Special Education School
1149 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1930
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1930
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Millegeville Itu
Special Education School
800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Muscogee Education Transition Center
Special Education School
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg F
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Georgia?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Georgia include Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf.
How many special education public high schools are located in Georgia?
13 special education public high schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia special education public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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