For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 574 students in Jenkins County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA are Jenkins County Middle School and Jenkins County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkins County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jenkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jenkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Jenkins County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Jenkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1152 East Winthrope Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jenkins County, GA include Jenkins County Middle School and Jenkins County High School.
How many public schools are located in Jenkins County?
2 public schools are located in Jenkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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