For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,192 students in Mcduffie County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcduffie County, GA are Dearing Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School and Norris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcduffie County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcduffie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcduffie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dearing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Gr: 2-3 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Gr: PK-1 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Mcduffie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4683 Augusta Hwy S.e
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcduffie County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcduffie County, GA include Dearing Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School and Norris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcduffie County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mcduffie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County?
Mcduffie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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