Best Schools in McDuffie County, GA
McDuffie County, GA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,597 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in McDuffie County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDuffie County, GA
The top high schools in McDuffie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students
2. Thomson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
3. Warren County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDuffie County, GA
The top middle schools in McDuffie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
2. Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 782 Students
3. Warren County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDuffie County, GA
The top elementary schools in McDuffie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. Dearing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
3. Thomson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 292 Students
4. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 304 Students
5. Freeman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
6. Maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDuffie County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDuffie County, GA has a total population of 21,632 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDuffie County, 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 McDuffie County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDuffie County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDuffie County, 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 McDuffie County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDuffie County, GA
How many schools are in McDuffie County, GA?
McDuffie County, GA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,597 students in total.
How do schools in McDuffie County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in McDuffie County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in McDuffie County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDuffie County?
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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- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcduffie County
2 places in Mcduffie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- McDuffie County (6 schools)