For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 660 students in Bethlehem, GA (there are , serving 980 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Bethlehem, GA is Bethlehem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethlehem, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bethlehem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bethlehem, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Bethlehem, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barrow Prek (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
54 West Star St
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethlehem, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Bethlehem, GA include Bethlehem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bethlehem?
1 public schools are located in Bethlehem.
What percentage of students in Bethlehem go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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