For the 2026-27 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Worth County (2026-27)
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 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Gr: PK-2 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 66% (majority Black).
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