For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,202 students in Upson County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Upson County, GA is Upson-lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Upson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upson-lee High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Upson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Upson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
216 East Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-5
| 1,585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Upson County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upson County?
1 public high schools are located in Upson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County?
Upson County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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