Atkinson County School District

506 East Roberts Ave.
Pearson, GA 31642
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Atkinson 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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,610 students in Atkinson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Atkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,610 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Atkinson 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#118 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Atkinson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atkinson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atkinson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Atkinson County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
674 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
18%
# Black Students
239 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
15%
36%
# White Students
667 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
89
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
122
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,665 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,045 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Atkinson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Atkinson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,665
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Atkinson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,045
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Atkinson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Atkinson County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Atkinson County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
563 King St N
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Atkinson County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,610 students.
What is the rank of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District is ranked #117 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson County School District?
42% of Atkinson County School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Atkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,045 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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