For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,228 students in 31545, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 31545, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31545, GA are Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County High School and Martha Puckett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31545 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31545, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 31545, GA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bacon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #33.
Martha Puckett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
31545, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31545, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31545, GA include Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County High School and Martha Puckett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 31545?
4 public schools are located in 31545.
What percentage of students in 31545 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 31545 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31545?
31545 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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