For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 737 students in Pinehurst, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Pinehurst, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA are Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinehurst, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pinehurst have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pinehurst, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dooly County Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Dooly County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11949 Us Highway 41
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Pinehurst, GA 31070
(229) 645-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pinehurst, GA include Dooly County Elementary School and Dooly County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pinehurst?
2 public schools are located in Pinehurst.
What percentage of students in Pinehurst go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Pinehurst are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinehurst?
Pinehurst public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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