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Folkston Elementary School

Charlton County · Charlton County · 34754 Okefenokee Dr, Folkston, GA 31537.0

(912)496-7369

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9/10
#180
Rank 180 out of 1,259
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #249 · 80th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #117 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Folkston Elementary punches well above its weight for a small school tucked in the heart of Charlton County, with particularly strong math scores that rival schools in much larger districts. Folkston itself is a quiet, close-knit community on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp — the kind of place where teachers know students by name and families are genuinely invested in each other. It's a great fit for families who want a strong rural school with a tight community feel, without sacrificing academic quality.

Student Demographics

167 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
101 (60%)
African American
49 (29%)
Multiple Races
10 (6%)
Other
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged167 (100%)
Students with Disabilities24 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

964
Enrollment
39.98
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.02
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #991 · 23rd percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found