Early County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 398 students in Early County, GA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,542 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Early County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Southwest Georgia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students
14105 Ga Highway 200
Damascus, GA 39841
(229) 725-4792

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
398 Students
161,451 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
0%
10%
# White Students
357 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
90%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Early County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Early County, GA is Southwest Georgia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Early County?
1 private schools are located in Early County.
What percentage of students in Early County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Early County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).

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