Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mitchell County Primary 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 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 17%
- Attendance Zone: South Mitchell County Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Camilla, GA, encompassing approximately 509.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell County Primary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Soaring Towards Success: Building a Brighter Future
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mitchell County Primary School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)17%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mitchell County Primary School?
343 students attend Mitchell County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mitchell County Primary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell County Primary School?
Mitchell County Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell County Primary School offer ?
Mitchell County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell County Primary School part of?
Mitchell County Primary 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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