For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,370 students in Dodge County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, GA are Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center), Eastman Youth Development Campus and Dodge County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dodge County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dodge County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr,
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-4756
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-4756
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastman Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Freaman Graham Blvd
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Dodge County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Oak St
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6492
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6492
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1118 Mcrea Hwy
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6691
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6691
Gr: PK-2 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Dodge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastman Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
181 Industrial Blvd
Eastman, GA 31023
(912) 374-6766
Eastman, GA 31023
(912) 374-6766
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Milan Ydc High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
26 Pinckerton Street
Milan, GA 31060
(229) 362-4344
Milan, GA 31060
(229) 362-4344
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 92%
167 Orphans Cemetery Rd
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6690
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6690
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1118 Mcrae Hwy
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6691
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6691
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, GA include Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center), Eastman Youth Development Campus and Dodge County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dodge County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dodge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge County?
Dodge County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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