For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 901 students in Sandersville, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Sandersville, GA is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandersville, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Sandersville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Sandersville, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sandersville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 901 students
Sandersville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sandersville, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sandersville, GA include Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandersville?
1 public high schools are located in Sandersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandersville?
Sandersville public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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