For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 406 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Telfair County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Telfair County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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 High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
458 S Third Ave
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Telfair County?
2 public high schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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