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Best Walton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 26,507 students in Walton County, GA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,868 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Walton County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walton County, GA are Youth Elementary School, Loganville Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Walton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Walton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4009 Center Hill Church Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-0172
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Loganville Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4889 Bay Creek Church Road
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Ozora Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 White Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Mcconnell Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Ozora Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Grayson High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Hope Hollow Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1071
Gr: 9-12 | 3,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Loganville High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Trident Trail
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Social Circle Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240a W Hightower Trl
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2664
Gr: 3-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Youth Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1804 Highway 81
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 466-6849
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Loganville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4869 Bay Creek Church Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 684-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Bay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Homer Moon Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 466-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 507-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Rosebud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4151 Rosebud Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 639-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Walker Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Carl Davis Rd Nw
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Atha Road Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
821 H D Atha Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 266-5995
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Monroe Area High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Double Springs Church Rd S
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Social Circle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Magill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Brushy Fork Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-1030
Gr: PK-5 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Social Circle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-1932
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Grace Snell Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Brushy Fork Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 554-7750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Good Hope Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
934 Harmony Church Rd Ne
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6574
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Dillard Dr
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Social Circle Primary School
439 Annie P Henderson Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770) 464-1411
Gr: PK-2 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walton County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Walton County, GA include Youth Elementary School, Loganville Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walton County?
24 public schools are located in Walton County.
What percentage of students in Walton County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Walton County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County?
Walton County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Walton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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