For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,517 students in Tyrone, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 389 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Tyrone, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, GA are Flat Rock Middle School, Sandy Creek High School and Robert J. Burch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyrone, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Tyrone have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tyrone, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, GA include Flat Rock Middle School, Sandy Creek High School and Robert J. Burch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tyrone?
3 public schools are located in Tyrone.
What percentage of students in Tyrone go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Tyrone are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrone?
Tyrone public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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