For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,724 students in 31316, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 31316, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31316, GA are Long County High School, Smiley Elementary School and Mcclelland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31316 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31316, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31316, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1844 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Gr: 2-3 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Gr: 4-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Martin Luther King Jr. Stre
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2367
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2367
Gr: PK-1 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 31316, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31316, GA include Long County High School, Smiley Elementary School and Mcclelland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31316?
5 public schools are located in 31316.
What percentage of students in 31316 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 31316 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31316?
31316 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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