For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in Folkston, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Folkston, GA are Folkston Elementary School, Charlton County High School and Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Folkston, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Charlton County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Bethune Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Folkston, Georgia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Folkston, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Folkston, GA include Folkston Elementary School, Charlton County High School and Bethune Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Folkston?
3 public schools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Folkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Folkston include: Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School
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