For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,577 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Telfair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Telfair County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
532 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Telfair County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Telfair County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
458 S Third Ave
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Telfair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Telfair Alternative Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Gr: PK-2 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 52%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County Elementary School and Telfair County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Telfair County?
4 public schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).