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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 895 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
2 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
895 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
121,051 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
3 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
414 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
19%
# Black Students
25 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
3%
36%
# White Students
436 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
49%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
61
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $13,431. 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
$13,821
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,314
$13,431
Best Echols County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Echols County High 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
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Echols County Elementary/middle 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
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Echols County School District?
Echols County School District manages 2 public schools serving 895 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?
49% of Echols County School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Echols County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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