For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,620 students in Monticello, GA (there are , serving 225 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Monticello, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, GA are Jasper County High School, Washington Park Elementary School and Jasper County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monticello, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14477 Ga Highway 11 N
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-5026
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-5026
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6284
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6284
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Jasper County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1289 College St
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-2227
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-2227
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
495 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-4968
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-4968
Gr: PK-2 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Monticello, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Project Phoenix (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1289 College Street
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6350
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-6350
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monticello, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Monticello, GA include Jasper County High School, Washington Park Elementary School and Jasper County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monticello?
4 public schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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