For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,681 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA are Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Charlton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charlton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Charlton County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Bethune Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2360
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlton County, GA include Folkston Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Charlton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Charlton County?
4 public schools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Charlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charlton County include: Bethune Middle School vs. St. George Elementary School, Bethune Middle School vs. Folkston Elementary School
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