For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,146 students in Jenkins County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA are Jenkins County Elementary School, Jenkins County Middle School and Jenkins County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkins County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jenkins County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jenkins County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkins County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Jenkins County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Jenkins County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Jenkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1152 East Winthrope Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA include Jenkins County Elementary School, Jenkins County Middle School and Jenkins County High School.
How many public schools are located in Jenkins County?
3 public schools are located in Jenkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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