For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,484 students in Folkston, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Folkston, GA are Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Folkston, GA (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.
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
Rank: #33.
Charlton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Folkston, Georgia 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 schools in Folkston, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Folkston, GA include Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Folkston?
3 public schools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Folkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Folkston include: Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School
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