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Best Schools in Evans, Georgia

15 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High

Public: 15
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 7.0/10
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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.

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

Greenbrier Elementary School

8.8/10

Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Parkway Elementary School

8.7/10

Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Riverside Middle School

8.5/10

Middle · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Evans for 2026 are Greenbrier Elementary School (8.8/10), Parkway Elementary School (8.7/10), and Riverside Middle School (8.5/10), 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

15

in this city

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$346,600

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Lakeside Middle School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Greenbrier Elementary School8.8 / 10
2Parkway Elementary School8.7 / 10
3Riverside Middle School8.5 / 10
4Lakeside Middle School8.5 / 10
5Greenbrier Middle School7.8 / 10
6Evans Middle School7.5 / 10
7Lewiston Elementary School7.5 / 10
8Sail Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning7.3 / 10
9Riverside Elementary School6.8 / 10
10Evans Elementary School6.2 / 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
7.0/10

53% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$130,150

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$346,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
48%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
87%

Of occupied housing units

How Evans compares

Georgia rank

#40 of 243

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$130k

186% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

15

Columbia County runs Evans's public schools

15 public schools. Columbia County is the dominant district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Evans is a Columbia County school (14 of 15).

Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Evans, not a citywide average.

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
#SchoolRating
1630 students · Pre-K–5th8.8
2773 students · Pre-K–5th8.7
3800 students · Pre-K–5th7.5
4558 students · Kindergarten–8th7.3
5670 students · Pre-K–5th6.8
6823 students · Pre-K–5th6.2
7597 students · Pre-K–5th6.2
8836 students · Pre-K–5th5.7

Middle Schools

4 schools
#SchoolRating
1718 students · 6th–8th8.5
2523 students · 6th–8th8.5
3862 students · 6th–8th7.8
4940 students · 6th–8th7.5

High Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
11,905 students · 9th–12th5.9
21,909 students · 9th–12th4.9
31,875 students · 9th–12th4.7

Schools in Evans

Evans, Georgia · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$130,150

Median Home Value

$346,600

Median Rent

$1,659/mo

Population

54,105

College Educated

48%

Homeownership

87%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Community Profile

Evans has a median household income of $130,150. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $346,600, with a median rent of $1,659/month. The local poverty rate of 5.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Georgia
Elementary
8
Middle
4
High
3

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Evans, Georgia

How many schools are in Evans, Georgia?

Evans has 15 schools, including 15 public and 0 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 7.0 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 Greenbrier Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Evans, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Evans on MySchoolScout is Greenbrier Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

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 8.5/10.

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 5.9/10.

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, 48% 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 $130,150 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Evans is 15.6:1. 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.