Echols County School District

216 Hwy 129 North
Statenville, GA 31648
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026-27 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
2,328 Schools
# Students
917 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
121,690 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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#79 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)

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

37%
39%

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

39%
40%

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

50-54%
40%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20.4%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72

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

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
47%
20%

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

% Black
2%
36%

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

% White
49%
34%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

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

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,431 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 $12,735 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$29,690 MM

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

Spending
$12 MM
$28,127 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$15,431
$17,023

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

Spending / Student
$12,735
$16,127

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

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echols County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Ga Highway 94 E
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 Us Highway 129 S
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 $12,735 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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