Folkston Elementary School

Folkston Elementary School serves 559 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Folkston, Georgia. The school operates as a regular public school with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio, keeping class sizes manageable across the early grades. Performance data puts this school at the top of the state.

Folkston Elementary earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 9.5 and a growth score of 9.8. That growth figure is particularly striking: the school ranks 30th out of 2,268 public schools statewide and outperforms 99% of Georgia schools. Among Georgia's 1,301 elementary schools, it holds the 25th position.

Growth scores measure how much students advance relative to where they started, making a 9.8 one of the most meaningful figures on this page. Paired with a 9.5 academic score, Folkston Elementary demonstrates strength on both dimensions — raw proficiency and year-over-year student progress. It also ranks first among the three public schools in Folkston, making it the clear standout at the local level as well.

Located in a rural area, Folkston Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.