Georgia Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 25 private colleges in Georgia with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. Emory University leads the list with an average ACT Score of 33. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Georgia Private Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College Average ACT Score

Atlanta, Georgia

 33

Decatur, Georgia

 28

Macon, Georgia

 28

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

 26

Atlanta, Georgia

 26

Mount Berry, Georgia

 25

Atlanta, Georgia

 25

Savannah, Georgia

 24

Thomasville, Georgia

 22

Macon, Georgia

 22

Lagrange, Georgia

 21

Demorest, Georgia

 21

Waleska, Georgia

 21

Rome, Georgia

 21

Toccoa Falls, Georgia

 21

Young Harris, Georgia

 21

Cuthbert, Georgia

 20

Gainesville, Georgia

 20
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.