For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,827 students in Sandersville, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 363 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Sandersville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA are Washington County High School, Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandersville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sandersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sandersville, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Grades: 3-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
T. J. Elder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Road Primary School
Magnet School
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Grades: PK-2
| 646 students
Sandersville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA include Washington County High School, Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sandersville?
4 public schools are located in Sandersville.
What percentage of students in Sandersville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Sandersville are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandersville?
Sandersville public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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