For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 422 students in Palmetto, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA are Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Palmetto, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmetto, GA include Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palmetto?
2 public schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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