For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,769 students in 31082, GA (there are , serving 310 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 31082, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31082, GA are Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31082 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31082, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31082, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Gr: PK-2 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
31082, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 31082, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31082, GA include Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County High School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 31082?
4 public schools are located in 31082.
What percentage of students in 31082 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 31082 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31082?
31082 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).