For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 758 students in 39823, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 39823, GA is Early County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 39823 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39823, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 39823, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
39823, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 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
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Gr: 6-10 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39823, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39823, GA include Early County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39823?
1 public elementary schools are located in 39823.
What is the racial composition of students in 39823?
39823 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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