For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,668 students in Early County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 398 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Early County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Early County, GA are Early County High School, Early County Elementary School and Early County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Early County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Early County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Early County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Early County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Early County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Early County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Grades: 6-10
| 30 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Early County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Early County, GA include Early County High School, Early County Elementary School and Early County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Early County?
3 public schools are located in Early County.
What percentage of students in Early County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Early County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Early County?
Early County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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