Education

Public Schools

Peachtree City students enjoy the benefits of the Fayette County School System, consistently ranked among the top in the State of Georgia. Comprised of 27 schools, including one Evening High School and one Alternative School, the system has over 21,000 students enrolled.

Recognized as one the leading school systems in Georgia, Fayette County schools have the highest SAT, CRCT, and ITBS scores in the state. The Fayette County Board of Education states that two of their main goals are to improve academic achievement and to serve as strong positive role models for students. Two schools have obtained the National Blue Ribbon School distinction; many have earned the School of Excellence distinction. Some strong points of the system are their strong academics, excellent community support, small class size, the lifestyle advantage, staff development opportunities and the wide array of extra curricular activities available to students.

Braelinn Elementary

K-5

Crabapple Elementary

K-5

Huddleston Elementary

K-5

Kedron Elementary

K-5

Oak Grove Elementary

K-5

Peachtree City Elementary

K-5

Peeples Elementary

K-5

J.C. Booth Middle

6-8

Rising Starr Middle

6-8

Bennett’s Mill Middle

6-8

McIntosh High

9-12

Starrs Mill High

9-12

2009 SAT Scores (averages)
McIntosh                   1632
Starrs Mill                 1632
Fayette Co. System    1555
State Average             1460
National Average         1509

 
Higher Education

Peachtree City also has several colleges and universities within an hour’s commute:

Atlanta Technical College

Brenau University - South Atlanta Campus

Clayton State University (Fayette Campus located in PTC’s Westpark Office Park)

Emory University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University 

Gordon College

Griffin Technical College

The University of West Georgia