For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,302 students in Fort Valley, GA (there are , serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Fort Valley, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Valley, GA are Peach County High School, Fort Valley Middle School and Hunt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Valley, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fort Valley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Valley, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peach County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Peachparkway
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Us Highway 341
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Fort Valley, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
523 Vineville St
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Valley, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Valley, GA include Peach County High School, Fort Valley Middle School and Hunt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Valley?
4 public schools are located in Fort Valley.
What percentage of students in Fort Valley go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Fort Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Valley?
Fort Valley public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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