For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,681 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA are Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charlton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Bethune Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Grades: 5-8
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Charlton County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA include Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Bethune Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Charlton County?
4 public schools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Charlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charlton County include: Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School, Bethune Middle School vs. St. George Elementary School
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