Best Schools in Upson County, GA
Upson County, GA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,314 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Upson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upson County, GA
The top high schools in Upson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upson-lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upson County, GA
The top middle schools in Upson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upson-lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upson County, GA
The top elementary schools in Upson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upson-lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 906 Students
2. Upson-lee Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1049 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upson County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upson County, GA has a total population of 27,700 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upson 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 Upson County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upson County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upson 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 Upson County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upson County, GA
How many schools are in Upson County, GA?
Upson County, GA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,314 students in total.
How do schools in Upson County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Upson County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Upson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upson 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: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Upson County
1 places in Upson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Thomaston (4)
School districts (1)
- Thomaston-Upson County (4 schools)