For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 374 students in Palmetto, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Palmetto, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA are Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, 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 Palmetto have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Palmetto, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Grades: 7-11
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA include Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palmetto?
2 public schools are located in Palmetto.
What percentage of students in Palmetto go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Palmetto are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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