For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,278 students in Stephens County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, GA are Toccoa Elementary School, Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stephens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 2-4
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Grades: 5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Stephens County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 1-2
| 557 students
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
191 Old Big A School Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3114
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 Livestock Rd
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 779-2216
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 779-2216
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Eastanolee Livestock Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 779-2216
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 779-2216
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, GA include Toccoa Elementary School, Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy and Stephens County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stephens County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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