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Best 31313 Georgia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,253 students in 31313, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31313, GA are Taylors Creek Elementary School, Joseph Martin Elementary School and Waldo Pafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31313 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31313, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 31313, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
378 Airport Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 369-0378
Gr: K-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Martin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Joseph Martin Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3114
Gr: K-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 15th St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-4188
Gr: K-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Frank Long Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3595
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Taylor Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0146
Gr: PK-5 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Snelson-golden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Coates Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-3112
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lewis Frasier Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-5367
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Lyman Hall Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1396 Shaw Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3348
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 31313 Georgia

31313, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5 Shipman Ave
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021
Jordye Bacon Elementary School (Closed 2014)
100 Deen St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3959
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Liberty Educational Alternative Division (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3795
Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
206 Bradwell St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0773
Psychoed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5 Shipman Avenue
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31313, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31313, GA include Taylors Creek Elementary School, Joseph Martin Elementary School and Waldo Pafford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31313?
8 public elementary schools are located in 31313.
What is the racial composition of students in 31313?
31313 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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