For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,192 students in Brooks County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Brooks County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Brooks County, GA are North Brooks Elementary School, Brooks County High School and Quitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooks County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Brooks County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brooks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10295 Coffee Rd
Morven, GA 31638
(229) 588-2344
Morven, GA 31638
(229) 588-2344
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Brooks County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Grades: 6-12
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Brooks County Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Innovative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Brooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 263-7531
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 263-7531
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Walker Street Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
400 North Walker St
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 263-8606
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 263-8606
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brooks County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Brooks County, GA include North Brooks Elementary School, Brooks County High School and Quitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brooks County?
6 public schools are located in Brooks County.
What percentage of students in Brooks County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Brooks County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County?
Brooks County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brooks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brooks County include: Quitman Elementary School vs. North Brooks Elementary School, North Brooks Elementary School vs. Quitman Elementary School
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