For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,186 students in Kathleen, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Kathleen, GA are Matthew Arthur Elementary School, Mossy Creek Middle School and Veterans High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kathleen, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kathleen have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kathleen, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Ga Highway 127
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 988-6170
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 988-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Mossy Creek Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Danny Carpenter Dr
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 988-6171
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 988-6171
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Veterans High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Piney Grove Rd
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 218-7537
Kathleen, GA 31047
(478) 218-7537
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kathleen, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kathleen, GA include Matthew Arthur Elementary School, Mossy Creek Middle School and Veterans High School.
How many public schools are located in Kathleen?
3 public schools are located in Kathleen.
What is the racial composition of students in Kathleen?
Kathleen public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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