For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,183 students in 30436, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30436, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30436 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30436, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30436, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Grades: PK-2
| 574 students
30436, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30436, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30436, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30436?
4 public elementary schools are located in 30436.
What is the racial composition of students in 30436?
30436 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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