Top 3 Best Upson County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,882 students in Upson County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Upson County, GA are Upson-lee Elementary School, Upson-lee Primary School and Upson-lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Upson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Grades: 3-5
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Upson-lee Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-2
| 1,049 students
Rank: #33.
Upson-lee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Upson County, GA

Upson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
216 East Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-5
| 1,585 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Upson County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee Elementary School, Upson-lee Primary School and Upson-lee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Upson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Upson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County?
Upson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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