For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,057 students in Sylvester, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Sylvester, GA are Worth County Achievement Center, Worth County Elementary School and Worth County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylvester, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sylvester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sylvester, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worth County Achievement Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Worth County Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Grades: 3-5
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Worth County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Bryant Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Worth County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Grades: PK-2
| 859 students
Sylvester, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Carter Road
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Worth County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
504 East Price Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sylvester, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Sylvester, GA include Worth County Achievement Center, Worth County Elementary School and Worth County High School.
How many public schools are located in Sylvester?
5 public schools are located in Sylvester.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvester?
Sylvester public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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