Colquitt County School District

710 Lane Street
Moultrie, GA 31768
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,767 students in Colquitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
8,767 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
658 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colquitt County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#160 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

34%
40%
88%
84.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
27.4%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
34%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
25%
36%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
37%
34%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,090 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$132 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,056
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,090
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Colquitt County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Colquitt County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Darbyshire Rd
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141
Gr: 10-12 | 1,932 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Funston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Willie J. Williams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183
Gr: 6-7 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Ca Gray Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 11th Ave Nw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6189
Gr: 8-9 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Doerun Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Mathis Ave
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,767 students.
What is the rank of Colquitt County School District?
Colquitt County School District is ranked #160 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
37% of Colquitt County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 25% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Colquitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,090 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,767 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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