Best Toombs County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,798 students in Toombs County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Toombs County, GA are Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and J. R. Trippe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toombs County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Toombs County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Toombs County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Gr: 2-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Gr: PK-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Primary School
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Toombs County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
301 Adams St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-1066
Gr: K-12 | 1,990 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Toombs County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Toombs County, GA include Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Upper Elementary School and J. R. Trippe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Toombs County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Toombs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County?
Toombs County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Toombs County are often viewed compared to one another?

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