Top Rankings
Echols County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 891 students in Echols County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Echols County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
2 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
891 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Echols County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
18%
# Black Students
21 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
444 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
50%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
71
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,883
$14,266
Spending / Student
$11,365
$13,395
Best Echols County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Echols County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Ga Highway 94 E
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Echols County Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
229 Us Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Echols County School District?
Echols County School District manages 2 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Echols County School District?
Echols County School District is ranked #64 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Echols County School District?
50% of Echols County School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Echols County School District?
Echols County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Echols County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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