For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 476 students in Folkston, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Folkston, GA is Bethune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Folkston, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethune Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Folkston, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Folkston, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Folkston, GA include Bethune Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Folkston?
1 public middle schools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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