For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,442 students in Toombs County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 865 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Toombs County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Toombs County, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toombs County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Toombs County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Toombs County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
172 North Toombs Central Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Gr: 2-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Gr: PK-1 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Toombs County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Toombs County, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School.
How many public schools are located in Toombs County?
9 public schools are located in Toombs County.
What percentage of students in Toombs County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Toombs County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County?
Toombs County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Toombs County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Toombs County include: Toombs Central Elementary School vs. J. D. Dickerson Primary School, J. D. Dickerson Primary School vs. Toombs Central Elementary School, Toombs County High School vs. Vidalia Comprehensive High School
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