For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 444 students in Folkston, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Folkston, GA is Charlton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Folkston, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charlton County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Folkston, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlton County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Folkston, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Folkston, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Folkston, GA include Charlton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Folkston?
1 public high schools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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