For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 293 students in Terrell County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Terrell County, GA is Terrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Terrell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Terrell County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terrell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Terrell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Terrell County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Terrell County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Terrell County, GA include Terrell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Terrell County?
2 public high schools are located in Terrell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell County?
Terrell County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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