Best Public Schools in Milton, GA

The city of Milton, Georgia is home to two standout schools - Birmingham Falls Elementary School and Cambridge High School, both of which serve students in the Fulton County district. While the two schools demonstrate a significant performance gap, with the elementary school outshining the high school, both institutions have earned strong rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger.

Birmingham Falls Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 15 elementary schools in Georgia over the past three school years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Fulton County and Georgia state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 78.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90.7% proficient or better in math.

Cambridge High School also performs well, ranking among the top 40-67 high schools in Georgia over the past three years and earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores exceed the Fulton County and state averages in several subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Biology, and United States History. However, the high school lags behind the elementary school in some key metrics, such as a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student.