For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,866 students in Lumpkin County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lumpkin County, GA are Cottrell Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School and Lumpkin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumpkin County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lumpkin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Lumpkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottrell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Pine Tree Way
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4518 Highway 52 E
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lumpkin County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 School Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lumpkin County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lumpkin County, GA include Cottrell Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School and Lumpkin County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lumpkin County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lumpkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lumpkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lumpkin County include: Long Branch Elementary School vs. Cottrell Elementary School, Cottrell Elementary School vs. Long Branch Elementary School
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