For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in 30436, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 319 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 30436, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30436, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30436 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30436, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30436, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
30436, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30436, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30436, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs County High School.
How many public schools are located in 30436?
5 public schools are located in 30436.
What percentage of students in 30436 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 30436 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30436?
30436 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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