For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 364 students in Stewart County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, GA are Stewart County Middle School, Stewart County High School and Stewart County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stewart County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Stewart County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stewart County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Ga Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Stewart County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Us Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4301
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Stewart County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Ga Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, GA include Stewart County Middle School, Stewart County High School and Stewart County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stewart County?
3 public schools are located in Stewart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stewart County?
Stewart County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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