For the 2025 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 41%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcduffie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Mcduffie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 65% (majority Black).
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