For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,224 students in Randolph County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, GA are Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy, Randolph County Middle School and Randolph County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3451 Ga Highway 266
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2790
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Randolph County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Highland Ave
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-3794
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-3794
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Randolph Clay High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3451 Ga Highway 266
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2101
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Randolph-clay Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3451 Ga Hwy 266
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2101
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-2101
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, GA include Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy, Randolph County Middle School and Randolph County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
4 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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