For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 515 students in Early County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Early County, GA is Early County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Early County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Early County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Early County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Early County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Early County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Grades: 6-10
| 30 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Early County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Early County, GA include Early County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Early County?
1 public high schools are located in Early County.
What is the racial composition of students in Early County?
Early County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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