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Colquitt County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,844 students in Colquitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Colquitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
8,844 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
651 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Colquitt 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 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
99 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,852 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
19%
# Black Students
2,251 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
26%
36%
# White Students
3,344 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
38%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
508
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
633
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
631
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
612
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
626
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
579
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
618
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
653
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
689
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
709
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
715
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
667
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
620
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
584
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,642 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,048
$14,234
Spending / Student
$12,642
$13,365
Best Colquitt County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Funston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Colquitt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Darbyshire Rd
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Grades: 10-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #99.
Ca Gray Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Grades: 8-9
| 1,424 students
Rank: #1010.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Grades: 6-7
| 1,342 students
Rank: #1111.
Doerun Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mathis Ave
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1313.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,844 students.
What is the rank of Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District is ranked #165 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colquitt County School District?
38% of Colquitt County School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Colquitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,642 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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