For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,224 students in Sylvester, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sylvester, GA are Worth County Elementary School and Worth County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylvester, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sylvester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sylvester, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Grades: PK-2
| 851 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 elementary schools in Sylvester, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sylvester, GA include Worth County Elementary School and Worth County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sylvester, GA?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sylvester, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvester, GA?
Sylvester, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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