Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,997 students in Colquitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
8,997 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
660 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Colquitt County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
102 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,842 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
18%
# Black Students
2,318 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
26%
36%
# White Students
3,483 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
250 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
541
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
627
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
629
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
593
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
626
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
649
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
712
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
689
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
720
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
717
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
677
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
660
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
609
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
548
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,427 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,809
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,427
$13,458
Best Colquitt County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Funston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Colquitt County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Darbyshire Rd
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Grades: 10-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #77.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Grades: 6-7
| 1,409 students
Rank: #88.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 18%)
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
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Ca Gray Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Grades: 8-9
| 1,394 students
Rank: #1010.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1212.
Doerun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 279 students
Rank: #1313.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,997 students.
What is the rank of Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District is ranked #142 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
39% of Colquitt County School District students are White, 31% 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 lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Colquitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,427 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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