Top 3 Best Upson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,049 students in Upson County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Upson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA are Upson-lee Middle School, Upson-lee Elementary School and Upson-lee Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 63% (majority Black).

Best Upson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Upson-lee Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Grades: 3-5
| 896 students
Rank: #33.
Upson-lee Primary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 30%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-2
| 1,051 students
Rank: #44.
Upson-lee High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Upson County, GA

Upson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
216 East Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-5
| 1,585 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee Middle School, Upson-lee Elementary School and Upson-lee Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Upson County, GA?
4 public schools are located in Upson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Upson County, GA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Upson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County, GA?
Upson County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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