For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,538 students in Peach County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peach County, GA are Eagle Springs Elementary School, Kay Road Elementary School and Byron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peach County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peach County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Peach County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3591 Us Highway 41 N
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 953-0450
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 953-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Kay Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Kay Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 825-8893
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Byron Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 New Dunbar Rd
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Us Highway 341
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-5296
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Peach County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
523 Vineville St
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Peach County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peach County, GA include Eagle Springs Elementary School, Kay Road Elementary School and Byron Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peach County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Peach County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peach County?
Peach County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Peach County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Peach County include: Fort Valley Middle School vs. Byron Middle School, Kay Road Elementary School vs. Byron Elementary School, Byron Middle School vs. Fort Valley Middle School
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