For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,178 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Telfair County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Telfair County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
532 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Telfair County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Telfair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Telfair Alternative Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Grades: PK-2
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Telfair County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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