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Best Public Elementary Schools in Atkinson County (2026)
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Best Atkinson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Atkinson County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atkinson County, GA are Willacoochee Elementary School, Pearson Elementary School and Atkinson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkinson County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atkinson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Atkinson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
563 King St N
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Atkinson County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Atkinson County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atkinson County, GA include Willacoochee Elementary School, Pearson Elementary School and Atkinson County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atkinson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Atkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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