For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 878 students in Mcduffie County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mcduffie County, GA is Dearing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcduffie County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcduffie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcduffie County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dearing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Gr: PK-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Mcduffie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4683 Augusta Hwy S.e
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcduffie County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcduffie County, GA include Dearing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcduffie County?
2 public preschools are located in Mcduffie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County?
Mcduffie County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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