For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,497 students in Moultrie, GA (there are , serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Moultrie, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie, GA are Sunset Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Odom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moultrie, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Moultrie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moultrie, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Ca Gray Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Grades: 8-9
| 1,424 students
Rank: #66.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Grades: 6-7
| 1,342 students
Rank: #77.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Moultrie, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Park Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
Colquitt County Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1800 Park Avenue
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Program For Exceptional Students (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
348 Industrial Drive
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vereen Multipurpose Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
60 Greenwood Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moultrie, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie, GA include Sunset Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Odom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moultrie?
8 public schools are located in Moultrie.
What percentage of students in Moultrie go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Moultrie are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moultrie?
Moultrie public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Moultrie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moultrie include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School, Wright Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School
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