For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,202 students in Upson County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Upson County, GA is Upson-lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Upson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upson-lee High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Upson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Upson County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upson County?
1 public high schools are located in Upson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County?
Upson County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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