For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,300 students in Port Wentworth, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Port Wentworth, GA are Godley Station School and Rice Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Wentworth, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Port Wentworth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Port Wentworth, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Godley Station School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Benton Blvd
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Rice Creek School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mulberry Ave
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-4100
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Port Wentworth, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
507 S Coastal Hwy
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Wentworth, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Wentworth, GA include Godley Station School and Rice Creek School.
How many public schools are located in Port Wentworth?
2 public schools are located in Port Wentworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Wentworth?
Port Wentworth public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Port Wentworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Port Wentworth include: Rice Creek School vs. Godley Station School
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