Composite Top-25: Classes 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A

Final Rankings – Updated 12/17/2023

The 2023 season is complete, and what may have been the most exciting season in recent memory gave us a grand finale that will also be remembered for some great football.

The Class 4A and 5A state championships provided us with first-time winners in Perry, coached by Kevin Smith, and Coffee, coached by Mike Coe. The Panthers defeated Stockbridge 38-27, and Coffee defeated Creekside 31-14.

The Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets finished off a perfect 15-0 season with a dominating 49-28 performance in the Class 6A state title game.

Milton took a tough road through the Class 7A state playoffs, knocking off some big-time opponents, including Walton in the final. The Eagles’ 31-21 defeat of the Raiders makes them the final Class 7A state champion, as GHSA reclassification will reduce the number of classifications by one effective next season.

Here are our final 2023 Georgia high school football Top 25 rankings for Classes 4A-7A.

1. Thomas County Central (6A) +1
2. Milton (7A) +2
3. Coffee (5A) E
4. Perry (4A) +2
5. Walton (7A) -4
6. Stockbridge (4A) +2
7. Woodward Academy (6A) E
8. Creekside (5A) -3
9. Benedictine (4A) E
10. Douglas County (6A) E
11. Grayson (7A) E
12. Cartersville (5A) E
13. Marist (6A) E
14. Jefferson (5A) E
15. Camden County (7A) E
16. Starrs Mill (4A) E
17. Mill Creek (7A) E
18. Colquitt County (7A) E
19. Gainesville (6A) E
20. Carrollton (6A) E
21. Rome (6A) E
22. Lee County (6A)
23. Spalding (4A) E
24. Roswell (6A) E
25. Central (Carroll) (4A) E

Updated 12/3/2023

So here we are. It’s the next-to-last edition of our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings. After a season that started back in the middle of August, we’ve reached the grand finale. Hundreds of teams started the season with the same goals: 1) Make it to the playoffs; 2) Win four playoff games; 3) Win playoff game number 5; 4) Celebrate a state championship. We are at step 3 now, with 16 teams ready to vie for state titles in their respective classifications.

A lot has changed in just the four weeks since the regular season ended. Former Top-5 teams Mill Creek, Buford, Colquitt County, Benedictine, and Gainesville all were upset in the playoffs and fell significantly in the polls. Walton, Thomas County Central, Coffee, Milton, and Creekside have emerged in their places, and now each is on the brink of a state championship.

I have said it all along: This has been a crazy season. A Creekside team that got beat 62-0 earlier this year could emerge as a state champion. Milton, a team that wasn’t ranked in our Top-25 – or most any other – is also one win away from winning a title. What a sport. What a season. Georgia high school football. Crazy.

1. Walton (7A) E
2. Thomas County Central (6A) +1
3. Coffee (5A) +2
4. Milton (7A) (+2)
5. Creekside (5A) (+1)
6. Perry (4A) +7
7. Woodward Academy (6A) +8
8. Stockbridge (4A) +8
9. Benedictine (4A) -7
10. Douglas County (6A) -6
11. Grayson (7A) -4
12. Cartersville (5A) -4
13. Marist (6A) -4
14. Jefferson (5A) -4
15. Camden County (7A) -2
16. Starrs Mill (4A) E
17. Mill Creek (7A) E
18. Colquitt County (7A) E
19. Gainesville (6A) E
20. Carrollton (6A) E
21. Rome (6A) E
22. Lee County (6A) E
23. Spalding (4A) E
24. Roswell (6A) E
25. Central (Carroll) (4A) E

Updated 11/26/2023

Wow. How crazy was this week? The top three teams in our 2023 Georgia high school football Classes 4A-7A rankings lost, and their seasons are done. Six of the top 10 teams lost. In all, 12 of the 25 ranked teams lost. I cannot recall a week like the one we had this week. These outcomes should give all teams hope that if you make it to the playoffs, anything can happen. Just get there. This quarterfinal round most definitely proved it.

Now things get even tougher as we move into the semifinals and our Top-25 gets a major overhaul. Try to keep up – it’s not easy! Walton becomes our new No. 1 team. I love coach Danny Britt and Benedictine, and I think they are right there. But Walton is showing dominance in the highest classification that makes it hard for me to not rank them as the best team in the state. I think they truly are that good.

1. Walton (7A) +4
2. Benedictine (4A) +2
3. Thomas County Central (6A) +4
4. Douglas County (6A) +4
5. Coffee (5A) +10
6. Milton (7A) +11
7. Grayson (7A) +12
8. Cartersville (5A) +8
9. Marist (6A) +9
10. Jefferson (5A) +10
11. Creekside (5A) +11
12. Perry (4A) +11
13. Camden County (7A) +12
14. Woodward Academy (6A) +10
15. Stockbridge (4A) NR
16. Starr’s Mill (4A) NR
17. Mill Creek (7A) -16
18. Colquitt County (7A) -16
19. Gainesville (6A) -13
20. Carrollton (6A) -11
21. Rome (6A) -10
22. Lee County (6A) -12
23. Spalding (4A) -11
24. Roswell (6A) -11
25. Central (Carrollton) (4A) -11

Updated 11/19/2023

With two rounds of the postseason in the books, we now begin to see the thinning out of a few of the teams in our 2023 Georgia high school football Top-25 rankings. There were some big names who saw their season come to an end last weekend, chief among them being defending Class 6A state champion Langston Hughes. Rome was able to eliminate the Panthers with a dominant win that avenged last year’s blowout loss to Prentiss Noland and his Hughes teammates.

Elsewhere, Houston County was stunned in College Park by the home team Woodward Academy War Eagles by 20 points. Houston County’s high-scoring offense was held to just one touchdown. Westlake has been eliminated from both the postseason and the ITG Next Top-25 poll as Colquitt County welcomed back QB Neko Fann. North Gwinnett saw its season come to an end, as well bringing the total of ranked teams that lost to four. Taking their places and making well-deserved debuts in our Top-25 are Perry, Woodward Academy, Creekside, Camden County and Warner Robins, with the latter two tying for the 25th and final spot.

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Thomas County Central (6A) E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (7A) E
10. Lee County (6A) E
11. Rome (6A) +2
12. Spalding (4A) E
13. Roswell (6A) +2
14. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +2
15. Coffee (5A) +2
16. Cartersville (5A) +3
17. Milton (7A) +3
18. Marist (6A) +3
19. Grayson (7A) +3
20. Jefferson (5A) +3
21. North Oconee (4A) +3
22. Creekside (5A) NR
23. Perry (4A) NR
24. Woodward Academy (6A) NR
25. (Tie) Camden County (7A) NR and Warner Robins (6A) NR

Updated 11/12/2023

Just like the regular season we witnessed across the state, the first round of the state playoffs gave us some crazy finishes, including Collins Hill’s upset of North Cobb. Many of the favored teams came out on top, though, with Colquitt County defeating Parkview in a game most felt would be a little closer than the final score of 51-25. With round one of the playoffs in the books, we now look to the second round and try to predict who will stay alive and which highly ranked team – if any – falls in the upcoming weekend of playoff games. Oh, and every one of the 25 teams in our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings won their first-round games, so each remains in the same spot as the previous week. Can they do it for a second straight week?

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Thomas County Central (6A) E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (7A) E
10. Lee County (6A) E
11. Langston Hughes (6A) E
12. Spalding (4A) E
13. Rome (6A) E
14. Westlake (7A) E
15. Roswell (6A) E
16. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
17. Coffee (5A) E
18. Houston County (6A) E
19. Cartersville (5A) E
20. Milton (7A) E
21. Marist (6A) E
22. Grayson (7A) E
23. Jefferson(5A) E
24. North Oconee (4A) E
25. North Gwinnett (7A) E

Updated 11/5/2023

The 2023 regular season has come to an end, and what a season it was. But for dozens of teams and their fans, the season will continue this week with the start of the GHSA playoffs. The first round will produce several games that should be somewhat predictable, but the way this season has gone, there is no such thing as a sure win. Our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings seem to reflect the teams that should be there: Only two in the Top-25 lost last week, with No. 22 Parkview falling to Grayson and No. 25 Norcross losing in an upset to North Gwinnett. The crazy thing is, even though the Blue Devils gave up 51 points and lost the game, they still won. That’s right, they won the region championship as they lost the game by only 10 points.

I told you this has been one of the craziest seasons I have ever covered. And it ain’t over yet. Here’s our updated Top-25 rankings as we head into the first round of the GHSA state playoffs.

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Thomas County Central E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (7A) E
10. Lee County (6A) E
11. Langston Hughes (6A) E
12. Spalding (4A) E
13. Rome (6A) E
14. Westlake (7A) E
15. Roswell (6A) E
16. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
17. Coffee (5A) E
18. Houston County (6A) E
19. Cartersville (5A) E
20. Milton (7A) E
21. Marist (6A) E
22. Grayson (7A) NR
23. Jefferson (5A) E
24. North Oconee (4A) NR
25. North Gwinnett (7A) NR

Updated 10/29/2023

Upset. If one word could describe the 2023 season, that’s it. Spalding, which had won all of two games heading into its matchup with Perry, took down coach Kevin Smith’s Panthers in a rare stumble since Smith took over the program seven years ago. Mill Creek stayed right where it was last week, which was atop the 2023 Georgia high school football rankings for Classes 4A-7A. Colquitt County, Buford, Benedictine, Walton, and Gainesville also kept their winning ways going. Lee County fell to Thomas County Central, but you can bet Dean Fabrizio will have his squad of Trojans right back in the mix when the state playoffs roll around. We have rewarded Norcross and North Oconee, which deserved to be in the Top-25 maybe a week ago; now, here they finally are! The question is: Can they stay?

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Thomas County Central +3
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (7A) E
10. Lee County (6A) -3
11. Langston Hughes (6A) E
12. Spalding (4A) +11
13. Rome (6A) E
14. Westlake (7A) E
15. Roswell (6A) E
16. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
17. Coffee (5A) +7
18. Houston County (6A) -1
19. Cartersville (5A) -1
20. Milton (7A) -1
21. Marist (6A) -1
22. Parkview (7A)-1
23. Jefferson (5A)-1
24. North Oconee (4A) NR
25. Norcross (7A) NR

Updated 10/22/2023

All eyes were on Thomas County Central and Houston County as the teams faced off in a rare Saturday afternoon game in Middle Georgia. The Yellow Jackets did what most thought was impossible: shut out the vaunted Bears offense in a 27-0 dominating win. The win propels TCC up our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings, and it makes the Yellow Jackets the favorite in Region 1-6A. Of course, they still have to get past Lee County this week in what will be a showdown for the No. 1 seed.

As for the rest of our Top-25, Mill Creek stays in the top spot, but they had to earn that top billing by staving off an upset-minded Collins Hill squad lead by coach Drew Swick. Westlake fell to Carrollton in a game many thought would be closer than its 31-7 final score. Elsewhere, Parkview rebounded from an upset loss to Archer with an upset win of their own by defeating Newton 28-21. Teams are bouncing around as we try to keep up with the parity; where is your favorite? Take a look:

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Lee County (6A) E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (6A) E
10. Thomas County Central (6A) +7
11. Langston Hughes (6) E
12. Perry (4A) E
13. Rome (6A) E
14. Westlake (7A) E
15. Roswell (6A) E
16. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
17. Houston County (6A) -7
18. Cartersville (5A) E
19. Milton (7A) E
20. Marist (6A) E
21. Parkview (7A) +4
22. Jefferson (5A) E
23. Spalding (4A) E
24. Coffee (5A) E
25. Newton (7A) -4

Updated 10/15/2023

The Buford Wolves, who have been sitting atop our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings for Classes 4A-7A from day one, find themselves in an unfamiliar position this week, which for Bryant Appling’s team is anywhere other than No. 1. That coveted spot now belongs to the Mill Creek Hawks, who upset the Wolves Friday night at home. With the Buford loss and Hawks win, the teams swap spots in this week’s Top-25, with Buford now at No. 3 and Mill Creek jumping to No. 1. It is worth noting that Buford dropped between 10 and 15 passes in the game, which certainly contributed to the loss.

Colquitt County remains undefeated and in the No. 2 spot following its win over Camden County. The one big upset last week came at Lilburn as the Archer Tigers defeated the Parkview Panthers by one point, 28-27. The Panthers had been considered one of the top-tier teams in the state’s largest classification, but the loss to unranked Archer will force coach Joey Sturdivant’s team to regroup if they still plan to be a contender in the Class 7A postseason. All other ranked teams were either off or enjoyed blowout wins.

1. Mill Creek (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Buford (7A) -2
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Lee County (6A) E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (6A) E
10. Houston County (6A) E
11. Langston Hughes (6) +1
12. Perry (4A) +1
13. Rome (6A) +1
14. Westlake (7A) +1
15. Roswell (6A) +1
16. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +1
17. Thomas County Central (6A) +1
18. Cartersville (5A) +1
19. Milton (7A) +1
20. Marist (6A) +1
21. Newton (7A) +1
22. Jefferson (5A) +1
23. Spalding (4A) +1
24. Coffee (5A) +1
25. Parkview (7A) -14

Updated 10/8/2023

Here is our updated Classes 4A-7A rankings for Week 8 of the 2023 Georgia high school football season. The strong just keep getting stronger, as the top 15 teams stay right where they were last week, and teams 16-23 either stay put or improve their previous standings. Last week we had two teams break through by making their debut in our Top-25, and this week sees another couple of newcomers, with Coffee and Spalding making their debut.

The 7A and 6A classifications are wide open, with so many teams in either class having a legitimate chance at a deep run toward a state championship. Buford, Colquitt County, Mill Creek, and Walton are all legitimate 7A state title contenders, while in 6A, Gainesville, Lee County, Douglas County, and Houston County are all ready for their run down the stretch. We will be right here to keep everyone updated on their favorite teams.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Mill Creek (7A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Lee County (6A) E
8. Douglas County (6A) E
9. Carrollton (6A) E
10. Houston County (6A) E
11. Parkview (7A) E
12. Langston Hughes (6) E
13. Perry (4A) E
14. Rome (6A) E
15. Westlake (7A) E
16. Roswell (6A) +1
17. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +1
18. Thomas County Central (6A) +1
19. Cartersville (5A) +1
20. Milton (7A) +4
21. Marist (6A) E
22. Newton (7A) +3
23. Jefferson (5A) E
24. Spalding (4A) NR
25. Coffee (5A) NR

Updated 10/1/2023

Our updated 2023 Georgia high school football rankings for Classes 4A-7A finds us with a somewhat similar Top-10 picture as last week except for one team: the Houston County Bears. Coach Jeremy Edwards’ squad lost an exciting back-and-forth game with Lee County that saw the teams trade blows all the way until the Trojans secured the win with a late safety. That moves Dean Fabrizio’s team into the Top-10, and despite the loss, HoCo falls only six spots to No. 10. A couple of new teams, Cartersville and Newton County, have earned their way into the land of the Top-25.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Mill Creek (7A) +1
4. Benedictine (4A) -1
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Lee County (6A) +6
8. Douglas County (6A) +1
9. Carrollton (6A) -1
10. Houston County (6A) -3
11. Parkview (7A) -1
12. Langston Hughes (6) -1
13. Perry (4A) +1
14. Rome (6A) +1
15. Westlake (7A) -1
16. North Cobb (7A) +1
17. Roswell (6A) +1
18. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +2
19. Thomas County Central (6A) E
20. Cartersville (5A) NR
21. Marist (6A) E
22. Burke County (4A) E
23. Jefferson (5A) +2
24. Milton (7A) -8
25. Newton (7A) NR

Updated 9/24/2023

While there are tons of upsets occurring each week – and this week was no exception – the top 7 teams in our 2023 Georgia high school football rankings for Classes 4A-7A remain firmly in place. Top-ranked Buford remains in the top spot after a decisive win over Marietta, and No. 2 Colquitt County held off Cedar Grove after climbing out to a huge lead early. Mill Creek and Houston County won their games, but the 8th- through 11th-ranked teams, Langston Hughes, Parkview, Milton and Ware County, all lost, and Valdosta suffered an upset loss at McEachern in our Game of the Week. All other teams either won or were on a bye week. Ware County and Valdosta drop out of the rankings.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Benedictine (4A E
4. Mill Creek (7A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Houston County (6A) E
8. Carrollton (7A) +4
9. Douglas County (6A) +9
10. Parkview (7A) -1
11. Langston Hughes (6A) -3
12. Perry (4A) +2
13. Lee County (6A) E
14. Westlake (7A) +2
15. Rome (6A) +2
16. Milton (7A) -6
17. North Cobb (7A) +8
18. Roswell (6A) +3
19. Thomas County Central (6A) E
20. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
21. Marist (6A) +1
22. Burke County ( 4A) +1
23. Wayne County (4A) +1
24. Grayson (7A) NR
25. Jefferson (5A) NR

Updated 9/17/2023

At the halfway point of the 2023 Georgia high school football season, there’s some movement in the rankings for Classes 4A-7A, but not at the top, where Buford remains. Here’s the updated composite Top-25 for the GHSA’s highest classifications.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt (7A) E
3. Benedictine (4A E
4. Mill Creek (7A) E
5. Walton (7A) E
6. Gainesville (6A) E
7. Houston County (6A) E
8. Langston Hughes (6A) E
9. Parkview (7A) E
10. Milton (7A) +1
11. Ware County (5A) +1
12. Carrollton (6A) +1
13. Lee County (6A) +1
14. Perry (4A) +1
15. Valdosta (7A) +1
16. Westlake (7A) -6
17. Rome (6A) E
18. Douglas County (6A) E
19. Thomas County Central E
20. Central (Carrollton) (4A) E
21. Roswell (6A) E
22. Marist (6A) +1
23. Burke County (4A) +1
24. Wayne County (4A) +1
25. North Cobb (7A) NR

Updated 9/11/2023

Welcome to Week 4 of the Georgia high school football season. With it comes the updated ITG Next Georgia Top-25 composite rankings of teams in Classes 4A-7A. In this week’s Top-25, it’s mostly about what teams didn’t do to help their cause, with two schools in particular, Creekside and Warner Robins, tumbling out of the rankings with lopsided losses in their most recent games. Valdosta is this week’s big winner, leaping from unranked to a No. 16 position by virtue of its impressive 45-12 win over the Demons of Warner Robins on Friday night.

Colquitt County flexed its muscle, defeating Lee County in a hotly contested matchup of two of the state’s top programs in Classes 7A and 6A, respectively. Milton jumps four spots with a very impressive win over Roswell at the Hornets’ home field. Benedictine leaps into the No. 3 spot after defeating Ware County by a touchdown, and Buford remains our top team.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt (7A) E
3. Benedictine (4A) +1
4. Mill Creek (7A) +1
5. Walton (7A) +1
6. Gainesville (6A) +1
7. Houston County (6A) +2
8. Langston Hughes (6A) -5
9. Parkview (7A) +1
10. Westlake (7A) +1
11. Milton (7A) +4
12. Ware County (5A) -4
13. Carrollton (6A) -1
14. Lee County (6A) -1
15. Perry (4A) +3
16. Valdosta (7A) NR
17. Rome (6A) +3
18. Douglas County (6A) +1
19. Thomas County Central (6A) +2
20. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +4
21. Roswell (6A) -5
22. Northside Warner Robins (6A) E
23. Marist (6A) NR
24. Burke County (4A) +1
25. Wayne County (4A) -2

Updated 9/3/2023

It’s Week 3 of the 2023 Georgia high school football season, and with it comes our latest Top-25 rankings of teams in Classes 4A through 7A. Buford remains the top team after improving to 3-0 on the season with a 45-28 defeat of North Cobb last Friday. In fact, all of the top 10 schools from last week remain in place, but several more teams looking up at them are making a pretty solid argument for a spot in that group.

Among them are Westlake, which came away with an exciting back-and-forth win over Class 3A’s top-ranked Cedar Grove; and Warner Robins, which battled Northside Warner Robins in front of a packed house at McConnell Talbert Stadium last Friday night. ITG Next was at that game and came away with some great game highlights, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at both teams and coaches. Be sure to check out those sights and sounds from the game at ITG Next Georgia.

Other impressive performances from Perry and Thomas County Central show that they belong, and defending state champion Langston Hughes shows no sign of slowing down. Tell us what you think.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) E
3. Langston Hughes (6A) E
4. Benedictine (4A) E
5. Mill Creek (7A) E
6. Walton (7A) E
7. Gainesville (6A) E
8. Ware County (5A) E
9. Houston County (6A) E
10. Parkview (7A) E
11. Westlake (7A) +4
12. Carrollton (7A) -1
13. Lee County (6A) -1
14. Creekside (5A) -1
15. Milton (7A) -1
16. Roswell (6A) E
17. Warner Robins (5A) +1
18. Perry (4A) +1
19. Douglas County (6A) NR
20. Rome (6A) -3
21. Thomas County Central (6A) E
22. Northside (Warner Robins) (6A) -2
23. Wayne County (4A) E
24. Central (Carrollton) (4A) +1
25. Burke County (4A) -1

Updated 8/26/2203

We are two games into the 2023 Georgia high school football season (already?), and unlike some of the teams in our Classes 1A-3A rankings, the bigger schools followed the script, for the most part, and came out with a “W.” Buford remains our top team in Classes 4A-7A after surviving a scare from Mallard Creek, SC.

Other victorious Top-10 teams included Colquitt County, Benedictine, Mill Creek, and Ware County. But considering Langston Hughes’ come-from-behind win over Carrollton in Week 1, followed by a 40-9 victory over McEachern after trailing 9-0 in the ITG Next Game of the Week last Friday, the Panthers have been rewarded with a No. 3 ranking. I think they deserve it. We also welcome a handful of new schools to the Top-25 after a solid start to their seasons.

1. Buford (7A) E
2. Colquitt County (7A) +1
3. Langston Hughes (6A) +3
4. Benedictine (4A) -2
5. Mill Creek (7A) -1
6. Walton (7A) +10
7. Gainesville (6A)+1
8. Ware County (5A) -3
9. Houston County (6A) E
10. Parkview (7A) +1
11. Carrollton (6A) -1
12. Lee County (6A) +2
13. Creekside (5A) -1
14. Milton (7A) -7
15. Westlake (7A) +2
16. Roswell (6A) +4
17. Rome (5A) +2
18. Warner Robins (5A) E
19. Perry (4A) -4
20. Northside (Warner Robins) (6A) +2
21. Thomas County Central (6A) +2
22. Coffee (5A) NR
23. Wayne County (4A) NR
24. Burke County (4A) NR
25. Central (Carrollton) (4A) NR

Updated 8/20/2023

The 2023 season has arrived, and with it returns our Georgia high school football Top-25 rankings. Each week, we will rank the teams we think are the best in Classes 4A-7A.

In our first Top-25 ranking of the 2023 Georgia high school football season, we like Buford as the best team in the state. It’s hard to argue the point, as the Bryant Appling-coached Wolves possess what is likely Georgia’s best collection of talent, from the top of their roster to the bottom. It’s tough to find an area of weakness, and the addition of five-star transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola makes Buford that much better.

While our ranking is a composite of the state’s four highest classifications, Class 7A teams represent half of the top 10 teams.

Whether you agree or disagree with our rankings, please give us your thoughts – we want to hear from you. And remember, there are some very good teams not ranked here. We get it. But it’s a long season. So here it is, our first Top-25 Georgia high school football ranking following the opening week of the 2023 season.

1. Buford (7A)
2. Benedictine (4A)
3. Colquitt County (7A)
4. Mill Creek (7A)
5. Ware County (5A)
6. Langston Hughes (6A)
7. Milton (7A)
8. Gainesville (6A)
9. Houston County (6A)
10. Carrollton (7A)
11. Parkview (7A)
12. Creekside (5A)
13. Woodward Academy (6A)
14. Lee County (6A)
15. Perry (4A)
16. Walton (7A)
17. Westlake (7A)
18. Warner Robins (5A)
19. Rome (6A)
20. Roswell ( 6A)
21. North Oconee (4A)
22. Northside (Warner Robins) (6A)
23. Thomas County Central (6A)
24. Bainbridge (4A)
25. Marist (4A)