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Best 39823 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,482 students in 39823, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA are Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39823 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39823, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 39823, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA include Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39823?
3 public schools are located in 39823.
What is the racial composition of students in 39823?
39823 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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