Public schools in Evans, GA
15 open public schools with an address in Evans, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,032
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Evans public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Evans, GA: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,032 students, an average of 935 per school. The largest campus is Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkway Elementary School (795).
Columbia County operates the most schools here (14), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Evans
Elementary schools in Evans
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 612 | 13.1:1 | |
| Evans Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 730 | 15.1:1 | |
| Greenbrier Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 610 | 15:1 | |
| Lewiston Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 614 | 14.4:1 | |
| Parkway Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 795 | 15.5:1 | |
| River Ridge Elementary Columbia County | PK–05 | 789 | 16.1:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School Columbia County | PK–05 | 640 | 14.2:1 | |
| SAIL Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning State Specialty Schools II- SAIL Charter Academy - School fo · Charter | KG–08 | 554 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Evans
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Middle School Columbia County | 06–08 | 1,030 | 17.3:1 | |
| Greenbrier Middle School Columbia County | 06–08 | 853 | 16.5:1 | |
| Lakeside Middle School Columbia County | 06–08 | 498 | 12.8:1 | |
| Riverside Middle School Columbia County | 06–08 | 711 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Evans
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans High School Columbia County | 09–12 | 1,800 | 18:1 | |
| Greenbrier High School Columbia County | 09–12 | 1,935 | 19.4:1 | |
| Lakeside High School Columbia County | 09–12 | 1,861 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.9%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black16.7%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Evans schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,032 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Evans
How many public schools are in Evans, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Evans: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 14,032 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Evans?
Schools with an address in Evans belong to 2 education agencies, led by Columbia County (14 schools), State Specialty Schools II- SAIL Charter Academy - School fo (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Evans?
Greenbrier High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Evans, with 1,935 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Evans?
Yes. 1 of the 15 public schools in Evans are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including SAIL Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Evans schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Evans public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Evans guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities