Fayette County Schools is one of the top school districts in Georgia. Peachtree City is home to two 10/10-rated high schools, multiple 9/10 middle and elementary schools, and one of the strongest K–12 pipelines in the state.
Quick Answer: Peachtree City has two 10/10-rated high schools (McIntosh and Starr's Mill) — among the best public schools in Georgia.
All schools below are part of Fayette County Schools. Ratings are from GreatSchools.org, updated 2025–2026.
McIntosh High School is consistently ranked among Georgia's top public high schools. It offers 20+ AP courses, dual-enrollment programs, strong athletics, and a 95%+ graduation rate. The school is the primary reason families choose northern Peachtree City neighborhoods.
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Starr's Mill High School is the second of Fayette County's two 10/10-rated high schools. It serves southern Peachtree City and Tyrone, and is known for its exceptional academics, championship athletics, and strong community. Homes in the Starr's Mill zone are highly competitive.
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Booth Middle School bridges Kedron Elementary and McIntosh High School, providing a strong academic foundation for students in northern Peachtree City. It's known for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and active student community.
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Kedron Elementary is one of the top elementary schools in Fayette County, offering a strong foundation in academics, arts, and character development. It feeds into Booth Middle and McIntosh High, making it the starting point of one of Georgia's best K–12 pipelines.
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Peachtree City Elementary serves central Peachtree City and is known for its strong academics and community involvement. It feeds into Booth Middle and McIntosh High, making it part of the same excellent K–12 pipeline.
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The best schools in Peachtree City are McIntosh High School and Starr's Mill High School (both 10/10 GreatSchools), Booth Middle School (9/10), and Kedron Elementary (9/10). Peachtree City is served by Fayette County Schools, one of the top school districts in Georgia.
Yes. Peachtree City is one of the best school districts in Georgia. Fayette County Schools consistently ranks in the top 5 school districts in the state, and Peachtree City's high schools — McIntosh and Starr's Mill — are both rated 10/10 by GreatSchools.
Neighborhoods in the McIntosh High School zone — including Kedron Hills, Everton, Planterra Ridge, and Kedron Village — have the best school access in Peachtree City. Southern Peachtree City neighborhoods like Braelinn Village feed into Starr's Mill High School, which is equally excellent.
Peachtree City (Fayette County) schools are rated slightly higher overall than Newnan (Coweta County) schools. Both districts are above average, but Fayette County's McIntosh and Starr's Mill high schools are among the best in Georgia, while Newnan's Northgate High is the top option in Coweta County.
Yes, significantly. Homes in the McIntosh and Starr's Mill high school zones command premiums of 5–15% over comparable homes in lower-rated zones. School zone is one of the most important factors in Peachtree City home values.
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