For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,661 students in Sandersville, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 363 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sandersville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA are Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandersville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sandersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sandersville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Gr: 3-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Gr: PK-2 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandersville, GA include Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sandersville?
4 public schools are located in Sandersville.
What percentage of students in Sandersville go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sandersville are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandersville?
Sandersville public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.