For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,769 students in Washington County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 310 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, GA are Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Gr: 3-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Gr: PK-2 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, GA include Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
4 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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