Best Long County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in Long County, GA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Long County, GA are Smiley Elementary School, Mcclelland Elementary School and Long County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Long County, GA public elementary schools have an score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Long County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Long County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Smiley Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
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1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147

Gr: PK-2 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Mcclelland Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
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2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910

Gr: 3-5 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #33.

Long County Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
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2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069

Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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Long County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Walker Elementary School (Closed 2023)

116 Main Street Extension. S.w
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910

Gr: 4-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Walker Middle School (Closed 2014)

116 Main St Ext Sw
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069

Gr: 4-8 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Long County, GA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Long County, GA include Smiley Elementary School, Mcclelland Elementary School and Long County Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Long County?

3 public elementary schools are located in Long County.

What is the racial composition of students in Long County?

Long County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).