For the 2025 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 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peach County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Peachparkway
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-8258
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Us Highway 341
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Fort Valley, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
523 Vineville St
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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