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Best Schools in Evans, Georgia

16 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Public: 15
Private: 1
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 7.8/10
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Choosing a school in Evans?

Use this page to compare every school in Evans by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Parkway Elementary School

9.0/10

Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Blue Ridge Elementary School

8.8/10

Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Riverside Elementary School

8.6/10

Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Evans for 2026 are Parkway Elementary School (9.0/10), Blue Ridge Elementary School (8.8/10), and Riverside Elementary School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

16

15 public · 1 private

Avg Score

7.8

out of 10

Median Home

$289,300

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Blue Ridge Elementary School

Rates 8.8/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Evans schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Evans Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Evans schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Evans

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Parkway Elementary School 9.0 / 10
2 Blue Ridge Elementary School 8.8 / 10
3 Riverside Elementary School 8.6 / 10
4 Greenbrier Elementary School 8.6 / 10
5 River Ridge Elementary 8.6 / 10
6 Evans Elementary School 8.4 / 10
7 Lewiston Elementary School 8.4 / 10
8 Riverside Middle School 8.1 / 10
9 Sail Charter Academy - School for Arts-infused Learning 7.5 / 10
10 Evans Middle School 7.4 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.8/10

80% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$106,750

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$289,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
43%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Evans compares

Georgia rank

#21 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$107k

153% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

15

About Schools in Evans, Georgia

Evans, Georgia gives parents a compact, high-performing public school landscape to navigate. The city has 15 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 — a strong baseline that reflects consistent academic performance across grade levels. That average holds up under scrutiny: 11 of the 15 ranked schools, or 73 percent, score 7.0 or above, meaning quality here is the rule rather than the exception.

At the top sits Blue Ridge Elementary School, rated 9.2 out of 10 — the highest score in the city and a clear standout for families with elementary-age children. Two other elementary schools, Riverside Elementary and Greenbrier Elementary, each earn an 8.0, giving families strong options at the K-5 level without having to chase a single school. The elementary tier is where Evans performs best overall, and competition for spots in the top schools reflects that.

The middle school picture is equally solid. Evans Middle School scores 8.5 and Riverside Middle School scores 8.4, both well above the city average. Parents moving children from elementary to middle school face a genuine choice between two high-performing campuses rather than a drop-off in quality. That continuity from elementary through middle school is one of the more practical advantages Evans offers families committed to staying in the public system.

For parents comparing Evans against neighboring communities, the 73 percent rate of schools scoring 7 or above is the most telling number. It means a family that doesn't land in a top-five school is still very likely placing a child in a school performing above most baselines. That density of strong options — across both elementary and middle grades — reduces the stakes of any single enrollment decision. Parents new to the area should prioritize visiting Blue Ridge Elementary if an elementary seat is the immediate need, while those with middle schoolers have two near-equivalent options to evaluate based on location and program fit.

Filter by ZIP: 30809 (15)

Elementary Schools

8 schools
# School Rating
1 773 students · Pre-K–5th 9.0
2 597 students · Pre-K–5th 8.8
3 670 students · Pre-K–5th 8.6
4 630 students · Pre-K–5th 8.6
5 836 students · Pre-K–5th 8.6
6 823 students · Pre-K–5th 8.4
7 800 students · Pre-K–5th 8.4
8 558 students · Kindergarten–8th 7.5

Middle Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 718 students · 6th–8th 8.1
2 940 students · 6th–8th 7.4
3 862 students · 6th–8th 7.4
4 523 students · 6th–8th 6.5

High Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 1,905 students · 9th–12th 7.0
2 1,909 students · 9th–12th 6.6
3 1,875 students · 9th–12th 5.8

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 24 students · 2nd–10th

Schools in Evans

Evans, Georgia · 16 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$106,750

Median Home Value

$289,300

Median Rent

$1,435/mo

Population

101,272

College Educated

43%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Community Profile

Evans has a median household income of $106,750. It is a well-educated community where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $289,300, with a median rent of $1,435/month. The local poverty rate of 6.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Evans, Georgia

How many schools are in Evans, Georgia?

Evans has 16 schools, including 15 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Evans, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Evans is 7.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Evans, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Evans on MySchoolScout is Parkway Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Evans, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Evans on MySchoolScout is Parkway Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Evans, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Evans on MySchoolScout is Riverside Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best high school in Evans, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Evans on MySchoolScout is Greenbrier High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Evans, Georgia?

Evans is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools Ii- Sail Charter Academy - School Fo, Columbia County.

What is the education level in Evans, Georgia?

According to Census data, 43% of adults in Evans have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Evans, Georgia?

The median household income in Evans is approximately $106,750 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Evans, Georgia?

Yes, Evans has 1 private school alongside 15 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Evans, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Evans is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Evans, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.