Best Schools in Hephzibah, Georgia
10 schools · 5 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Hephzibah by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Mcbean Elementary School
Elementary · Richmond County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Other · State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jamestown Elementary School
Elementary · Richmond County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Hephzibah for 2026 are Mcbean Elementary School (6.3/10), Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (5.0/10), and Jamestown Elementary School (5.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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
10
in this city
Avg Score
4.0
out of 10
Median Home
$168,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
4.0
out of 10
Median Home
$168,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 6.3/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Hephzibah schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hephzibah schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hephzibah
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcbean Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Jamestown Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Diamond Lakes Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Hephzibah Middle School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hephzibah Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Spirit Creek Middle School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Pine Hill Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Hephzibah High School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Deer Chase Elementary School | 2.9 / 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
- 4.0/10
- Median household income
- $65,132
- Median home value
- $168,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Hephzibah compares
Georgia rank
#238 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$65k
93% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Hephzibah, Georgia
Hephzibah, Georgia is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 4.0 out of 10, schools in Hephzibah show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Hephzibah is Mcbean Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Hephzibah is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and, Richmond County. These districts collectively serve 30,366 students.
Hephzibah's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,132. The poverty rate in the area is 15.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 387 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 |
| 3 | 544 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 |
| 4 | 562 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.5 |
| 5 | 616 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.9 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 510 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
| 2 | 530 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
| 3 | 567 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,107 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 982 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 |
Schools in Hephzibah
Hephzibah, Georgia · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,132
Median Home Value
$168,300
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
Population
44,017
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Community Profile
Hephzibah has a median household income of $65,132. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $168,300, with a median rent of $1,155/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.5%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Hephzibah, Georgia
How many schools are in Hephzibah, Georgia?
Hephzibah has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hephzibah is 4.0 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 Hephzibah, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Hephzibah on MySchoolScout is Mcbean Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Hephzibah on MySchoolScout is Mcbean Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Hephzibah on MySchoolScout is Hephzibah Middle School with a composite score of 3.5/10.
What is the best high school in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Hephzibah on MySchoolScout is Hephzibah High School with a composite score of 3.3/10.
How many school districts serve Hephzibah, Georgia?
Hephzibah is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and, Richmond County.
What is the education level in Hephzibah, Georgia?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Hephzibah have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The median household income in Hephzibah is approximately $65,132 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hephzibah, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hephzibah is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hephzibah, 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.