Total enrollment
1,571
-77 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Atkinson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Atkinson County, Georgia operates 4 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 1,571 students (about 393 per campus). By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Atkinson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Atkinson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #32 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,571 | #120 of 137 | #2,441 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #104 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #46 of 137 | #1,187 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 84.8% | #84 of 137 | #420 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.6% | #39 of 137 | #444 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,337
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,571
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$42,347
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
788 students
Middle
1
336 students
High
1
447 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Atkinson County Public Schools
1,571 students · 1 district in Atkinson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Atkinson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
8.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
36
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Atkinson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Atkinson County Middle School· 45.7%
- Pearson Elementary School· 40.2%
- Willacoochee Elementary School· 21.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary School | Pearson | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| Atkinson County High School | Pearson | High | 09-12 | 447 | · |
| Atkinson County Middle School | Pearson | Middle | 06-08 | 336 | · |
| Willacoochee Elementary School | Willacoochee | Elementary | PK-05 | 167 | · |
Cities in Atkinson County
About Atkinson County
Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Atkinson County of about 8,337 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,571 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $42,347, roughly 9% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 33% below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Atkinson County comprises 2 elementary schools (788 students), 1 middle school (336), and 1 high school (447).
The largest single district in Atkinson County is Atkinson County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,571 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,571 students, fell 5% from the 1,648 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Atkinson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data