For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 406 students in Telfair County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA are Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Telfair County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Telfair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Telfair County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Telfair County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Telfair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Telfair County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
458 S Third Ave
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Telfair County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Telfair Alternative Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
910 Huckabee Street
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-7467
Gr: PK-2 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Telfair County, GA include Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Telfair County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Telfair County?
2 public high schools are located in Telfair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Telfair County?
Telfair County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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