Private schools in Upson County, GA
5 schools. About 87 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s Promise Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Virtual Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Overcomers' Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 37 |
| Skipstone Academy- Westwood Campus ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Woods Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Upson Christian Academy | K-11 | 50 |
Upson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Thomaston
- Among Georgia counties
- 29th most private schools of 96; 1% of the state’s 708
- Typical school
- 50 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Overcomers' Academy, 37 students; Upson Christian Academy, 50 students
- Students per teacher
- 5 typical, 5 to 5 across 2 schools
- State program
- Education savings account, up to $6,500 per student
How Promise Scholarship works
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)1
- Elementary (K to 5)2
- Middle (6 to 8)2
- High school (9 to 12)2
- K to 12, one school1
- Upson County80%
- All of Georgia51%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Georgia Promise Scholarship schools, list dated April 23, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Georgia Promise Scholarship, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Cities in and around Upson County
Neighboring counties
- Pike County (2)
- Meriwether County (1)
- Lamar County (2)
- Spalding County (7)
- Harris County (1)
- Monroe County (1)
- Butts County (1)
- Crawford County (1)
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