For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 440 students in Stapleton, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Stapleton, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Stapleton, GA is Jefferson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stapleton, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Stapleton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stapleton, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Ga Highway 296
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stapleton, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stapleton, GA include Jefferson County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stapleton?
1 public schools are located in Stapleton.
What percentage of students in Stapleton go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Stapleton are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stapleton?
Stapleton public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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