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Atkinson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,630 students in Atkinson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Atkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,630 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Atkinson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
716 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
18%
# Black Students
236 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
15%
36%
# White Students
643 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
39%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
124
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,472 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,472
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,885
$13,395
Best Atkinson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willacoochee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Atkinson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
563 King St N
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Atkinson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,630 students.
What is the rank of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District is ranked #86 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson County School District?
44% of Atkinson County School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Atkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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