For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,057 students in Worth County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Worth County, GA are Worth County Achievement Center, Worth County Elementary School and Worth County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Worth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worth County Achievement Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Worth County Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Gr: 3-5 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Worth County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Bryant Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Worth County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Gr: PK-2 | 859 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Worth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Carter Road
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Worth County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
504 East Price Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8600
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worth County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Worth County, GA include Worth County Achievement Center, Worth County Elementary School and Worth County High School.
How many public schools are located in Worth County?
5 public schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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