For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in Elberton, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Elberton, GA are Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County High School and Elbert County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elberton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Elberton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elberton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elbert County Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Grades: 3-5
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Elbert County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #33.
Elbert County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
1088 Ruckersville Road
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Grades: K-2
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4400
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4400
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Elberton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1088 Ruckersville Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Crossroads Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
230 B West Tate St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
1019 Falling Creek Dr
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elberton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Elberton, GA include Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County High School and Elbert County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elberton?
5 public schools are located in Elberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elberton?
Elberton public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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