Best Public Schools in 31545 (Jesup, GA) (2025-26)

Best 31545 Georgia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,274 students in 31545, GA (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 31545, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in 31545, GA are Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County High School and Martha Puckett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 31545 have an score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31545, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 31545, GA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bacon Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
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1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077

Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Wayne County High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
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1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088

Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Martha Puckett Middle School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
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475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061

Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #44.

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
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1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044

Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 31545 Georgia

31545, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Thomas P. James Academy (Closed 2010)

1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511

Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088

Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 31545, GA?

The top ranked public schools in 31545, GA include Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County High School and Martha Puckett Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 31545?

4 public schools are located in 31545.

What percentage of students in 31545 go to public school?

99% of all K-12 students in 31545 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 31545?

31545 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).