Elbert County High School

600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 875 students in grades 9-12, Elbert County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elbert County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Elbert County High School's student population of 875 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
875 students
This chart displays total students of Elbert County High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elbert County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elbert County High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1408 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elbert County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elbert County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elbert County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elbert County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elbert County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elbert County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elbert County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Elbert County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Elbert County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elbert County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elbert County High School's ranking?
Elbert County High School is ranked #1408 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elbert County High School?
The graduation rate of Elbert County High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Elbert County High School?
875 students attend Elbert County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Elbert County High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elbert County High School?
Elbert County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elbert County High School offer ?
Elbert County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elbert County High School part of?
Elbert County High School is part of Elbert County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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