Top Rankings
Long County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,099 students in Long 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 Long County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
4,099 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Long 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
712 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
18%
# Black Students
1,057 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
26%
36%
# White Students
1,882 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
388 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
207
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
336
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
303
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
370
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,081 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,657
$14,333
Spending / Student
$9,081
$13,458
Best Long County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Grades: PK-2
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Long County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1844 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 3-5
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Long County School District?
Long County School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,099 students.
What is the rank of Long County School District?
Long County School District is ranked #153 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Long County School District?
46% of Long County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Long County School District?
Long County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Long County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,081 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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