For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 205 students in 39851, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39851, GA are Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39851 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39851, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39851, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
39851, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: 9 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39851, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39851, GA include Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39851?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39851.
What is the racial composition of students in 39851?
39851 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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