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Best Mitchell County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,182 students in Mitchell County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mitchell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Mitchell County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell County Primary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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