For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 453 students in 31087, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31087, GA are Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31087 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31087, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31087, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-6652
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
31087, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31087, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31087, GA include Hancock Central Middle School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31087?
2 public elementary schools are located in 31087.
What is the racial composition of students in 31087?
31087 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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