Best 39823 Georgia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,542 students in 39823, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA are Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39823 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39823, GA 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 39823, GA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39823 Georgia

39823, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Gr: 6-10 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 39823, GA include Early County High School, Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39823?
3 public schools are located in 39823.
What is the racial composition of students in 39823?
39823 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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