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Best Schools in Folkston, GA
Folkston, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,855 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Folkston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Folkston, GA
The top high schools in Folkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2673 Students
2. Charlton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
Best Middle Schools in Folkston, GA
The top middle schools in Folkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
2. Bethune Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Folkston, GA
The top elementary schools in Folkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. George Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
2. Kingsland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
3. Folkston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Folkston, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Folkston, GA has a total population of 8,940 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Folkston, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Folkston, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Folkston, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Folkston, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Folkston, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Folkston, GA
How many schools are in Folkston, GA?
Folkston, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,855 students in total.
How do schools in Folkston perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Folkston score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Folkston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Folkston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Folkston
4 of 4 schools in Folkston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Folkston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.