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Best 39842 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 935 students in 39842, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 400 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 39842, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39842, GA are Cooper-carver Elementary School, Terrell Middle School and Terrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39842 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39842, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 39842, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Terrell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Terrell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39842, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 39842, GA include Cooper-carver Elementary School, Terrell Middle School and Terrell High School.
How many public schools are located in 39842?
4 public schools are located in 39842.
What percentage of students in 39842 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 39842 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39842?
39842 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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