For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,270 students in 31794, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31794, GA are Len Lastinger Elementary School, G. O. Bailey Elementary School and J. T. Reddick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31794 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 31794, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 31794, GA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Len Lastinger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1210 Lake Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2420
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1430 Newton Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2415
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2415
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2435
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Matt Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 17th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Charles Spencer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 Tifton Eldorado Rd
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2430
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Chesnutt Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2425
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Eighth Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2445
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2445
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Fulwood Rd
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2450
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
31794, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sixth Street Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
700 8th St West
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2485
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2485
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tift County Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
506 12th St West
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2455
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2455
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31794, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31794, GA include Len Lastinger Elementary School, G. O. Bailey Elementary School and J. T. Reddick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31794?
8 public elementary schools are located in 31794.
What is the racial composition of students in 31794?
31794 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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