For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,542 students in Early County, GA (there are , serving 398 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Early County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Early County, GA are Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Early County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Early County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Early County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Early County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Gr: 6-10 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Early County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Early County, GA include Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Early County?
3 public schools are located in Early County.
What percentage of students in Early County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Early County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Early County?
Early County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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