Best Schools in Grovetown, Georgia
8 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Grovetown by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Baker Place Elementary
Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Brookwood Elementary School
Elementary · Columbia County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Euchee Creek Elementary School
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 Grovetown for 2026 are Baker Place Elementary (8.5/10), Brookwood Elementary School (7.8/10), and Euchee Creek Elementary School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$270,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$270,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Grovetown schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Grovetown schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Grovetown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Place Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Brookwood Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Euchee Creek Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedar Ridge Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbia Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Grovetown Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Grovetown Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Grovetown High School | 5.1 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $83,890
- Median home value
- $270,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Grovetown compares
Georgia rank
#97 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$84k
120% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Grovetown, Georgia
Grovetown's public school system covers 8 ranked schools with an average score of 7.3 out of 10. That average tells only part of the story: five of those eight schools — 62% — score 7.0 or higher, signaling that strong performance is spread across the system rather than concentrated in one or two schools carrying a weaker cohort.
Elementary education is where Grovetown shows its clearest strength. Brookwood Elementary School leads the city at 8.8, the highest score among all ranked schools and 1.5 points above the city average. Baker Place Elementary scores 8.4 and Euchee Creek Elementary 8.1, giving the city three elementary schools above 8.0. Cedar Ridge Elementary rounds out the tier at 7.7, still above the city average and within the top range of local performance.
Columbia Middle School represents the middle grades at exactly 7.3 — sitting precisely at the city average. Parents moving children from elementary to middle school will find Columbia performing in step with the broader system. The 8.0-plus ceiling established at the elementary level does not carry forward, but that gap reflects the strength of the elementary cluster rather than a weakness in the middle school standing alone. Families with middle-schoolers should weigh Columbia's score in that context.
The practical picture for parents is favorable. Elementary-age students have four strong options between 7.7 and 8.8, and the city's 62% rate of schools scoring 7 or above means most addresses land within reach of an above-average school. The city's top score of 8.8 at Brookwood exceeds the city average by 1.5 points, so elementary school boundary research pays off — even within a generally strong system, address-level differences matter. Confirm attendance zones early in your search before committing to a specific neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 948 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 648 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 702 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 1,099 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 975 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 939 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 1,088 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,280 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
Schools in Grovetown
Grovetown, Georgia · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$83,890
Median Home Value
$270,300
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
Population
49,986
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Community Profile
Grovetown has a median household income of $83,890. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $270,300, with a median rent of $1,404/month. The local poverty rate of 6.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
Resources
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Nearby Cities
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Grovetown, Georgia
How many schools are in Grovetown, Georgia?
Grovetown has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Grovetown, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grovetown is 6.8 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 Grovetown, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Grovetown on MySchoolScout is Baker Place Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Grovetown, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Grovetown on MySchoolScout is Baker Place Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Grovetown, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Grovetown on MySchoolScout is Columbia Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in Grovetown, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Grovetown on MySchoolScout is Grovetown High School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Grovetown, Georgia?
Grovetown is served by 1 school district: Columbia County.
What is the education level in Grovetown, Georgia?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Grovetown have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Grovetown, Georgia?
The median household income in Grovetown is approximately $83,890 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grovetown, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grovetown is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Grovetown, 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.