For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,135 students in 31516, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31516, GA are Midway Elementary School, Pierce County Middle School and Blackshear Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31516 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31516, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31516, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pierce County Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5216 County Farm Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2077
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31516, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31516, GA include Midway Elementary School, Pierce County Middle School and Blackshear Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31516?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31516.
What is the racial composition of students in 31516?
31516 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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