For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,190 students in Ellenwood, GA (there are , serving 225 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ellenwood, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellenwood, GA are Morrow High School, Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School and Cedar Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellenwood, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ellenwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ellenwood, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morrow High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Steele Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 473-3241
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 473-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Forest Pkwy
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Cedar Grove High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-4002
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-4002
Gr: 9-12 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-3902
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-3902
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
East Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3674 Steele Rd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 362-3885
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 362-3885
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts Elementary School
Charter School
2750 Forest Pkwy
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts High School
Charter School
2299 Old Rex Marrow Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ellenwood, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellenwood, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Ellenwood, GA include Morrow High School, Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School and Cedar Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellenwood?
7 public schools are located in Ellenwood.
What percentage of students in Ellenwood go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Ellenwood are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellenwood?
Ellenwood public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ellenwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ellenwood include: East Clayton Elementary School vs. Cedar Grove Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School vs. East Clayton Elementary School
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