Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Early County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Early County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Blakely, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 516.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early County High School's student population of 506 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early County High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1628 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
80%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early County High School's ranking?
Early County High School is ranked #1628 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Early County High School often compared to?
Early County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller County High School, Calhoun County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early County High School?
The graduation rate of Early County High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Early County High School?
506 students attend Early County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early County High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early County High School?
Early County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early County High School offer ?
Early County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early County High School part of?
Early County High School is part of Early County School District.
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