For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,415 students in Folkston, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Folkston, GA are Folkston Elementary School, Charlton County High School and Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Folkston, GA (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.
Charlton County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 schools in Folkston, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Folkston, GA include Folkston Elementary School, Charlton County High School and Bethune Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Folkston?
3 public schools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Folkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Folkston include: Folkston Elementary School vs. Bethune Middle School, Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School, Folkston Elementary School vs. Charlton County High School
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