For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 945 students in Elbert County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Elbert County, GA is Elbert County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Elbert County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elbert County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Elbert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elbert County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Elbert County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1088 Ruckersville Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
86 Adams Circle
Bowman, GA 30624
(706) 213-4501
Bowman, GA 30624
(706) 213-4501
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Crossroads Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
230 B West Tate St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1019 Falling Creek Dr
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elbert County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elbert County, GA include Elbert County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elbert County?
1 public high schools are located in Elbert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbert County?
Elbert County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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