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Elbert County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in Elbert 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 Elbert County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,076 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Elbert 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 85-89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
356 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
1,122 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
36%
36%
# White Students
1,413 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
46%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
230
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,459 is higher 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 $12,727 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,459
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,727
$13,431
Best Elbert County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elbert County Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Grades: 3-5
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Elbert County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #33.
Elbert County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
1088 Ruckersville Road
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Grades: K-2
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4400
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4400
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elbert County School District?
Elbert County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,076 students.
What is the rank of Elbert County School District?
Elbert County School District is ranked #171 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elbert County School District?
46% of Elbert County School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elbert County School District?
Elbert County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Elbert County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,727 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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