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Best Elbert County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in Elbert County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Elbert County, GA are Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County High School and Elbert County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Elbert County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elbert County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Gr: 3-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Elbert County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Elbert County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert County Primary School
1088 Ruckersville Road
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Gr: K-2 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4400
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elbert County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Elbert County, GA include Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County High School and Elbert County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elbert County?
5 public schools are located in Elbert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbert County?
Elbert County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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