For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Pinehurst, GA (there are , serving 280 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Pinehurst, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA are Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinehurst, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pinehurst have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pinehurst, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dooly County Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Dooly County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA include Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pinehurst?
2 public schools are located in Pinehurst.
What percentage of students in Pinehurst go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Pinehurst are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinehurst?
Pinehurst public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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