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Mitchell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,304 students in Mitchell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Mitchell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
4 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,304 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Mitchell 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
1,084 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
83%
36%
# White Students
102 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
8%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
109
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,632 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,919 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,632
$14,266
Spending / Student
$18,919
$13,395
Best Mitchell County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell County Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District is ranked #202 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County School District?
83% of Mitchell County School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Mitchell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,919 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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