For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,085 students in Sylvania, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 128 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sylvania, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sylvania, GA are Screven County High School, Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylvania, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sylvania have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Schools in Sylvania, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Screven County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Halcyondale Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Screven County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Friendship Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Screven County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Frontage Rd E
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sylvania, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Savannah River Challenge (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
626 Old River Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Gr: 5-12
Screven County Crossroads (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
611 Pine Street
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sylvania, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sylvania, GA include Screven County High School, Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sylvania?
3 public schools are located in Sylvania.
What percentage of students in Sylvania go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sylvania are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvania?
Sylvania 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).