Top Rankings
Brooks County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,141 students in Brooks County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Brooks County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
2,141 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Brooks County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
277 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
1,095 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
51%
36%
# White Students
679 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
32%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
153
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,621 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,698 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,621
$14,266
Spending / Student
$17,698
$13,395
Best Brooks County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10295 Coffee Rd
Morven, GA 31638
(229) 588-2344
Morven, GA 31638
(229) 588-2344
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Brooks County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Brooks County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Innovative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooks County Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooks County School District?
Brooks County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,141 students.
What is the rank of Brooks County School District?
Brooks County School District is ranked #186 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County School District?
51% of Brooks County School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooks County School District?
Brooks County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Brooks County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,698 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
