For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,237 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA are Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bethune Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton County, GA include Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Charlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Charlton County include: Folkston Elementary School vs. Bethune Middle School, Bethune Middle School vs. St. George Elementary School, Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School
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