For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,049 students in Upson County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Upson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA are Upson-lee Middle School, Upson-lee Elementary School and Upson-lee Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Upson County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Upson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Grades: 3-5
| 896 students
Rank: #33.
Upson-lee Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-2
| 1,051 students
Rank: #44.
Upson-lee High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Upson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
216 East Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-5
| 1,585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee Middle School, Upson-lee Elementary School and Upson-lee Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Upson County, GA?
4 public schools are located in Upson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Upson County, GA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Upson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County, GA?
Upson County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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