Total enrollment
2,179
+32 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Brooks County
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the 6 public K-12 schools in Brooks County, the largest district by enrollment is Brooks County Public Schools (2,179 students). Total county enrollment runs around 2,179. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Brooks County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 33%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
51%
was 53%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,179
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,807
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,041 students
Middle
1
489 students
High
2
649 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Brooks County Public Schools
2,179 students · 1 district in Brooks County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Brooks 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+
15.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Brooks County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- North Brooks Elementary School· 27.9%
- Brooks County Middle School· 23.4%
- Quitman Elementary School· 19.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Elementary School | Quitman | Elementary | KG-05 | 596 | · |
| Brooks County High School | Quitman | High | 06-12 | 542 | · |
| Brooks County Middle School | Quitman | Middle | 06-08 | 489 | · |
| North Brooks Elementary School | Morven | Elementary | KG-05 | 354 | · |
| Delta Innovative School | Quitman | High | 06-12 | 107 | · |
| Brooks County Early Learning Center | Quitman | Elementary | PK-PK | 91 | · |
Cities in Brooks County
About Brooks County
Across the small Georgia county of Brooks County of about 16,293 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 2,179 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,807, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 25% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Brooks County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,041 students), 1 middle school (489), and 2 high schools (649).
The largest single district in Brooks County is Brooks County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,179 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,147 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,179 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Brooks County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data