For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,130 students in Irwin County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irwin County, GA are Irwin County Elementary School and Irwin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irwin County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irwin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Irwin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Irwin County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Irwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Center (Alternative Center) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 Vo Tech Dr
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Irwin County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irwin County, GA include Irwin County Elementary School and Irwin County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irwin County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Irwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irwin County?
Irwin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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