There’s no denying the impact Georgia has created in sports.
The home state of legends like Ty Cobb and Herschel Walker, Georgia has recently seen stars like Travis Hunter and Caleb Downs continue to keep it in the mix alongside California, Florida, and Texas.
That success starts with the state’s elite high schools and the work they’ve done in recent years to develop the best facilities.
Which schools in Georgia are currently the best for athletes?
According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Harrison High School (Kennesaw)
- Total number of sports: 23
24. Calhoun High School
- Total number of sports: 14
23. Westlake High School (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 22
22. St. Vincent’s Academy (Savannah)
- Total number of sports: 17
21. Mill Creek High School (Hoschton)
- Total number of sports: 25
20. Westminster Schools of Augusta
- Total number of sports: 13
19. McEachern High School (Powder Springs)
- Total number of sports: 25
18. Cartersville High School (Cartersville)
- Total number of sports: 16
17. Mount Paran Christian School (Kennesaw)
- Total number of sports: 17
16. Benedictine Military School (Savannah)
- Total number of sports: 14
15. Carrollton High School
- Total number of sports: 26
14. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 58
13. Athens Academy
- Total number of sports: 22
12. Woodward Academy – College Park (College Park)
- Total number of sports: 18
11. Commerce High School
- Total number of sports: 21
10. St. Pius X. Catholic High School (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 60
9. Milton High School (Alpharetta)
- Total number of sports: 24
8. Grayson High School (Loganville)
- Total number of sports: 25
7. Pace Academy (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 25
6. Prince Avenue Christian School (Bogart)
- Total number of sports: 17
5. Calvary Day School (Savannah)
- Total number of sports: 28
4. The Lovett School (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 25
3. Marist School (Atlanta)
- Total number of sports: 17
2. Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (Roswell)
- Total number of sports: 26
1. Buford High School (Buford)
- Total number of sports: 25
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The 25 best Georgia high schools for athletes in 2026 revealed