For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,099 students in Long County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Long County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Long County, GA are Smiley Elementary School, Long County High School and Mcclelland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long 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 Long County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Long County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Grades: PK-2
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Long County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1844 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 3-5
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Long County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Main Street Extension. S.w
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 4-5
| 777 students
116 Main St Ext Sw
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 4-8
| 1,086 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Long County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Long County, GA include Smiley Elementary School, Long County High School and Mcclelland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Long County, GA?
4 public schools are located in Long County, GA.
What percentage of students in Long County, GA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Long County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long County, GA?
Long County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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