For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,997 students in Hinesville, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 434 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hinesville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hinesville, GA are Taylors Creek Elementary School, Waldo Pafford Elementary School and Joseph Martin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinesville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hinesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hinesville, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Airport Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 369-0378
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 369-0378
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 15th St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-4188
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-4188
Grades: K-5
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Martin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Joseph Martin Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3114
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3114
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Taylor Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0146
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0146
Grades: PK-5
| 1,091 students
Rank: #55.
Frank Long Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3595
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3595
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3216 E Oglethorpe Hwy
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-4316
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #77.
Bradwell Institute
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pafford St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-6121
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,689 students
Rank: #88.
Lewis Frasier Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-5367
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-5367
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #99.
Snelson-golden Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 Coates Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-3112
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-3112
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1010.
Lyman Hall Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1396 Shaw Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3348
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3348
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Hinesville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5 Shipman Ave
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Deen St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3959
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3959
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Liberty Educational Alternative Division (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3795
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-3795
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prek Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
206 Bradwell St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0773
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-0773
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Psychoed Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5 Shipman Avenue
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-8021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hinesville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Hinesville, GA include Taylors Creek Elementary School, Waldo Pafford Elementary School and Joseph Martin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hinesville, GA?
10 public schools are located in Hinesville, GA.
What percentage of students in Hinesville, GA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hinesville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hinesville, GA?
Hinesville, GA public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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