For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 893 students in Sylvester, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sylvester, GA are Worth County Achievement Center and Worth County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylvester, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Sylvester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Sylvester, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Worth County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sylvester, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worth County Achievement Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Worth County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Bryant Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Sylvester, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Carter Road
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Worth County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
504 East Price Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sylvester, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sylvester, GA include Worth County Achievement Center and Worth County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sylvester?
2 public high schools are located in Sylvester.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvester?
Sylvester public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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