Serving 276 students in grades 3-5, Mitchell County Elementary 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 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Mitchell County Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 509.7 square miles around Baconton, GA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell County Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Motto
Soaring Towards Success: Building a Brighter Future
School Rankings
Mitchell County Elementary 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 Mitchell County Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1809 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell County Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell County Elementary School is ranked #1809 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mitchell County Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baconton Community Charter School, Pelham Elementary School, Shiver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mitchell County Elementary School?
276 students attend Mitchell County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mitchell County Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell County Elementary School?
Mitchell County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell County Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell County Elementary School part of?
Mitchell County Elementary School is part of Mitchell County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
MCSS Fall Break
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
MCSS Fall Break
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
MCSS Fall Break
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
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