For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,192 students in 31055, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31055, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair 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 31055 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31055, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31055, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Telfair County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
532 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Telfair County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
31055, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Telfair Alternative Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Grades: PK-2
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31055, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31055, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31055?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31055.
What is the racial composition of students in 31055?
31055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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