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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.

7-year change in Atkinson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,571
-128 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
40%
was 43%
% Hispanic
44%
was 39%
% Black
14%
was 16%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,571
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
White
63%
Hispanic
28%
Black
14%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
40%
Hispanic
44%
Black
14%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 3 schools in Atkinson County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pearson Elementary SchoolPearsonElementaryPK-05621·
Atkinson County High SchoolPearsonHigh09-12447·
Atkinson County Middle SchoolPearsonMiddle06-08336·
Willacoochee Elementary SchoolWillacoocheeElementaryPK-05167·

Cities in Atkinson County

Pearson3 schoolsWillacoochee1 school

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,571 students, fell 8% from the 1,699 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 39% to 44%.

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

How many public schools are in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,571 students.
How many high schools are in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 447 students.
How many middle schools are in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 336 students.
How many elementary schools are in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 788 students.
What is the largest school district in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Atkinson County, serving approximately 1,571 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Atkinson County?
Atkinson County, Georgia has a population of approximately 8,337, with a median age of 36. About 25.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Atkinson County?
Median household income in Atkinson County is $42,347, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 23.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Atkinson County?
Approximately 8.9% of adults 25 and older in Atkinson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Atkinson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.8% of students in Atkinson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Atkinson County schools?
Across Atkinson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data