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Echols County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 917 students in Echols County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Echols County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
2 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
917 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Echols County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
47%
20%
% Black
2%
36%
% White
49%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,043 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,490
$14,327
Spending / Student
$11,043
$13,452
Best Echols County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echols County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Ga Highway 94 E
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5437
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Echols County Elementary/middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Us Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Gr: PK-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Echols County School District?
Echols County School District manages 2 public schools serving 917 students.
What is the rank of Echols County School District?
Echols County School District is ranked #81 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Echols County School District?
49% of Echols County School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Echols County School District?
Echols County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Echols County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,043 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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