August 25, 2026 — Lassiter High School ranks as the No. 12 best public high school in Georgia for 2026-27, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The latest ranking reinforces Lassiter’s place among Cobb’s top high schools.

When looking at schools just in the metro Atlanta area, Lassiter moves up the ranking to 9th. Lassiter is one of 11 Cobb Schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in Georgia.

These rankings are calculated based on college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, graduation rate, college curriculum breadth, and performance among underserved students.  

Not only has Lassiter proven to be one of the top schools in the state, but Lassiter's recognition also extends beyond Georgia.

Among more than 27,000 public high schools evaluated nationwide, Lassiter ranks No. 436. That places Lassiter in the top 1.6% of public high schools nationwide. 

The latest state and national rankings reflect Lassiter’s strong academic record, including recent Georgia Milestones results showing that more than 94% of students met or exceeded expectations in math, science, and social studies. That is more proof of the high level of achievement families can expect at Lassiter.