For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,580 students in Greene County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 97 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Greene County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, GA are Lake Oconee Charter, Lake Oconee Charter High School and Greene County Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Oconee Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lake Oconee Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Titan Circle
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Greene County Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Highway 77 N
Union Point, GA 30669
(706) 486-4117
Union Point, GA 30669
(706) 486-4117
Gr: PK-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Anita White Carson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 S Main St
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 453-3308
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 453-3308
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Greene County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 S Main St
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 453-2271
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 453-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, GA include Lake Oconee Charter, Lake Oconee Charter High School and Greene County Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
5 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Greene County Primary School vs. Lake Oconee Charter, Anita White Carson Middle School vs. Greene County High School, Greene County High School vs. Lake Oconee Charter
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