For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,234 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA are Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-3
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Bethune Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Grades: 4-8
| 563 students
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA include Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Charlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Charlton County include: Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School vs. St. George Elementary School
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