Top 5 Best 39828 Georgia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,514 students in 39828, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 39828, GA are Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39828 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39828, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 39828, GA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 4th Avenue Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Cairo High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 5th St Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1277 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39828 Georgia

39828, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
575 6th Ave Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 39828, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39828, GA include Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39828?
5 public schools are located in 39828.
What is the racial composition of students in 39828?
39828 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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