For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,086 students in 30286, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 30286, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30286, GA are Upson-lee Elementary School, Upson-lee Primary School and Upson-lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30286 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30286, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30286, GA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Gr: 3-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Upson-lee Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Gr: PK-2 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Upson-lee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
30286, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Gr: PK-5 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30286, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30286, GA include Upson-lee Elementary School, Upson-lee Primary School and Upson-lee High School.
How many public schools are located in 30286?
4 public schools are located in 30286.
What percentage of students in 30286 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 30286 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30286?
30286 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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