The education system in Georgia is a mixed bag with many positives and equally negative points. The state is currently ranked #30 in education. Georgia has a high school graduation rate of 80.6% and there are 62 higher education intuitions in the state. Some of the best schools in Georgia  John Creek High School Columbus High School Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology Northview High School Walton High School Alpharetta High School Lambert High School Some of the best colleges in Georgia are: Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia Mercer University Georgia State University Agnes Scott College