For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,632 students in Ocilla, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Ocilla, GA are Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County Middle School and Irwin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocilla, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ocilla have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ocilla, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Irwin County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Irwin County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Ocilla, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Center (Alternative Center) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 Vo Tech Dr
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ocilla, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Ocilla, GA include Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County Middle School and Irwin County High School.
How many public schools are located in Ocilla?
3 public schools are located in Ocilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocilla?
Ocilla public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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