For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 974 students in Emerson, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, GA are Emerson Elementary School and Red Top Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emerson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Red Top Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5865
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, GA include Emerson Elementary School and Red Top Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emerson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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