For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,577 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Telfair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Telfair County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
532 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Telfair County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Telfair County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
458 S Third Ave
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Telfair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Telfair Alternative Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Grades: PK-2
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Telfair County?
4 public schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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