For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,542 students in Blakely, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Blakely, GA are Early County High School, Early County Elementary School and Early County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blakely, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Blakely have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blakely, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Blakely, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Grades: 6-10
| 30 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blakely, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Blakely, GA include Early County High School, Early County Elementary School and Early County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blakely?
3 public schools are located in Blakely.
What is the racial composition of students in Blakely?
Blakely public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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