For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in 31316, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31316, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31316 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31316, GA 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 31316, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
31316, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Main Street Extension. S.w
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Gr: 4-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
116 Main St Ext Sw
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
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 31316, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31316, GA include Smiley Elementary School, Mcclelland Elementary School and Long County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31316?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31316.
What is the racial composition of students in 31316?
31316 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).
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