For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,938 students in Gray, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gray, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gray, GA are Turner Woods Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School and Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gray have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gray, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner Woods Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dames Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ga Highway 18 W
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Gray Station Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2090
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Jones County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
339 Railroad St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-5444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Gray, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jones County Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
110 Maggie Califf St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
110 Maggie Califf St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gr: 9 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gray, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gray, GA include Turner Woods Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School and Gray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gray?
5 public schools are located in Gray.
What percentage of students in Gray go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gray are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gray?
Gray public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gray are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gray include: Turner Woods Elementary School vs. Gray Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School vs. Gray Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School vs. Turner Woods Elementary School
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