For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in Ludowici, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ludowici, GA are Smiley Elementary School, Mcclelland Elementary School and Long County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ludowici, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ludowici have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ludowici, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Grades: PK-2
| 1,286 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 3-5
| 1,010 students
Rank: #33.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Ludowici, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Main Street Extension. S.w
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 4-5
| 777 students
116 Main St Ext Sw
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 4-8
| 1,086 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ludowici, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ludowici, GA include Smiley Elementary School, Mcclelland Elementary School and Long County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ludowici?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ludowici.
What is the racial composition of students in Ludowici?
Ludowici public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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