For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,085 students in Screven County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Screven County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Screven County, GA are Screven County High School, Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Screven County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Screven County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Screven County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Screven County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Halcyondale Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Screven County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Friendship Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Screven County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Frontage Rd E
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Screven County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Savannah River Challenge (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
626 Old River Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Gr: 5-12
Screven County Crossroads (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
611 Pine Street
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Screven County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Screven County, GA include Screven County High School, Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Screven County?
3 public schools are located in Screven County.
What percentage of students in Screven County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Screven County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Screven County?
Screven County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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