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Best Colquitt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,844 students in Colquitt County, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Colquitt County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA are Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colquitt County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Colquitt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Colquitt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Colquitt County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Darbyshire Rd
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Gr: 10-12 | 1,932 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Funston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Gr: 6-7 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Ca Gray Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Gr: 8-9 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Doerun Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Mathis Ave
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA include Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colquitt County?
13 public schools are located in Colquitt County.
What percentage of students in Colquitt County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Colquitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Colquitt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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