For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,231 students in Schley County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Schley County, GA are Schley County Elementary School and Schley Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schley County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Schley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Schley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schley County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1997 Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Schley Middle High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2131 Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Grades: 6-12
| 672 students
Schley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2131 Highway 19 South
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Grades: 7-12
| 485 students
1997 Highway 19 South
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schley County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Schley County, GA include Schley County Elementary School and Schley Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Schley County?
2 public schools are located in Schley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schley County?
Schley County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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