For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 672 students in Schley County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Schley County, GA is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Schley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Schley County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Schley Middle High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Schley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schley Middle High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2131 Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Gr: 6-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Schley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2131 Highway 19 South
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0560
Gr: 7-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1997 Highway 19 South
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550
Gr: PK-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Schley County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Schley County, GA include Schley Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Schley County?
1 public high schools are located in Schley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schley County?
Schley County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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