For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,830 students in Colquitt County, GA (there are , serving 165 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Colquitt County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA are Sunset Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colquitt County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Colquitt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Colquitt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Funston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Odom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Okapilco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Colquitt County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Darbyshire Rd
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Grades: 10-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #99.
Ca Gray Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Grades: 8-9
| 1,406 students
Rank: #1010.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Grades: 6-7
| 1,369 students
Rank: #1111.
Doerun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mathis Ave
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1212.
Cox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Stringfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Colquitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colquitt County Achievement Center (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1800 Park Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
Colquitt County Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1800 Park Avenue
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Program For Exceptional Students (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
348 Industrial Drive
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vereen Multipurpose Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
60 Greenwood Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Colquitt County, GA include Sunset Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colquitt County?
13 public schools are located in Colquitt County.
What percentage of students in Colquitt County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Colquitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Colquitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colquitt County include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School, Wright Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School
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