For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,465 students in Commerce, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Commerce, GA are Commerce Elementary School, Commerce Middle School and East Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Commerce, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Commerce have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Commerce, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commerce Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1801
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1801
Gr: 3-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
East Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Commerce High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Gr: 6-7 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Gr: PK-2 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Commerce, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Commerce, GA include Commerce Elementary School, Commerce Middle School and East Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Commerce?
7 public schools are located in Commerce.
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce?
Commerce public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Commerce are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Commerce include: Commerce High School vs. East Jackson Comprehensive High School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School vs. Commerce High School
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