For the 2025 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 91%).
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 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Screven County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Screven County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Screven County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Halcyondale Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Screven County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Friendship Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Screven County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Frontage Rd E
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Screven County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Savannah River Challenge (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
626 Old River Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Screven County Crossroads (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
611 Pine Street
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 91%).
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 65% (majority Black).
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