For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 363 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Telfair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Telfair County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7465
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Telfair County?
2 public middle schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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