For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,711 students in Wayne County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, GA are Odum Elementary School, Screven Elementary School and Arthur Williams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odum Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Jay Drive
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Screven Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 School St
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Arthur Williams Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1175 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1025
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1025
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Martha Puckett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, GA include Odum Elementary School, Screven Elementary School and Arthur Williams Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wayne County include: Arthur Williams Middle School vs. Martha Puckett Middle School, Martha Puckett Middle School vs. Arthur Williams Middle School, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School vs. Bacon Elementary School
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