For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,849 students in Pooler, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 288 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Pooler, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pooler, GA are Pooler Elementary School, West Chatham Elementary School and West Chatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pooler, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pooler have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pooler, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pooler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Holly Ave
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3625
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
West Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Pine Barren Rd
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3600
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
West Chatham Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Pine Barren Rd
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3650
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pooler, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pooler, GA include Pooler Elementary School, West Chatham Elementary School and West Chatham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pooler?
3 public schools are located in Pooler.
What percentage of students in Pooler go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Pooler are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pooler?
Pooler public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pooler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pooler include: West Chatham Elementary School vs. Pooler Elementary School, Pooler Elementary School vs. West Chatham Elementary School
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