For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 390 students in Talbot County, GA.
The top ranked public school in Talbot County, GA is Central Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Talbot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary/high School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
945 N Washington Ave
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Grades: PK-12
| 390 students
Talbot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 308
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Grades: PK-12
| 733 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Talbot County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Talbot County, GA include Central Elementary/high School.
How many public schools are located in Talbot County?
1 public schools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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