For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,572 students in Long County, GA (there are , serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Long County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Long County, GA are Long County High School, Smiley Elementary School and Mcclelland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Long County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Long County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1844 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Gr: PK-2 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Gr: 3-5 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Long County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Main Street Extension. S.w
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Gr: 4-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
116 Main St Ext Sw
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Gr: 4-8 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Long County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Long County, GA include Long County High School, Smiley Elementary School and Mcclelland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Long County?
4 public schools are located in Long County.
What percentage of students in Long County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Long County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long County?
Long County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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