For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,632 students in Irwin County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Irwin County, GA are Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County Middle School and Irwin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irwin County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Irwin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Irwin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irwin County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Irwin County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Irwin County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Irwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Center (Alternative Center) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 Vo Tech Dr
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Irwin County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Irwin County, GA include Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County Middle School and Irwin County High School.
How many public schools are located in Irwin County?
3 public schools are located in Irwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irwin County?
Irwin County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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