For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 476 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Charlton County, GA is Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Charlton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Charlton County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charlton County, GA include Bethune Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlton County?
1 public middle schools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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