For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,853 students in Stephens County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, GA are Big A Elementary School, Toccoa Elementary School and Stephens County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stephens County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big A Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Sorrells Dr
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 886-2987
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 886-2987
Gr: PK-K | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Toccoa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 N Pond St
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3129
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3129
Gr: 2-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Stephens County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Gr: 5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Old Liberty Hill Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3934
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3934
Gr: 1-2 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Stephens County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
323 Indian Trl
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-6825
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-6825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Livestock Rd
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 779-2216
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 779-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Eastanolee Livestock Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 779-2216
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 779-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, GA include Big A Elementary School, Toccoa Elementary School and Stephens County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stephens County?
6 public schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Stephens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stephens County include: Liberty Elementary School vs. Big A Elementary School, Toccoa Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Toccoa Elementary School vs. Big A Elementary School
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