For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 901 students in Washington County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Washington County, GA is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Washington County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with 94% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tennille, GA 31089
(478) 552-3981
Tennille, GA 31089
(478) 552-3981
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Gr: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, GA include Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
1 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County 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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