For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 516 students in 39886, GA.
The top ranked public school in 39886, GA is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 39886 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39886, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39886, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Grades: PK-12
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39886, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39886, GA include Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 39886?
1 public schools are located in 39886.
What is the racial composition of students in 39886?
39886 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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