For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 905 students in Sandersville, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Sandersville, GA is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandersville, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Sandersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Sandersville, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sandersville, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Sandersville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sandersville, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sandersville, GA include Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandersville?
1 public high schools are located in Sandersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandersville?
Sandersville public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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