For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,027 students in Blakely, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blakely, GA are Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blakely, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blakely have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blakely, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Early County Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Blakely, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Gr: 6-10 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Blakely, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blakely, GA include Early County Middle School and Early County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blakely?
2 public elementary schools are located in Blakely.
What is the racial composition of students in Blakely?
Blakely public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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