Total enrollment
3,497
+15 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Butts County
Georgia · Public K-12
Butts County's public-school footprint spans 5 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 3,497, the largest district being Butts County Public Schools. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Butts County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 59%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
33%
was 32%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,497
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,241
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.2%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,676 students
Middle
1
761 students
High
1
1,060 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Butts County Public Schools
3,497 students · 1 district in Butts County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Butts 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+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
38
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Butts County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School· 37.1%
- Henderson Middle School· 32.6%
- Stark Elementary School· 31.8%
- Jackson Elementary School· 24.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Jackson | High | 09-12 | 1,060 | · |
| Henderson Middle School | Jackson | Middle | 06-08 | 761 | · |
| Stark Elementary School | Jackson | Elementary | PK-05 | 678 | · |
| Jackson Elementary School | Jackson | Elementary | PK-05 | 503 | · |
| Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School | Jackson | Elementary | PK-05 | 495 | · |
Cities in Butts County
About Butts County
Butts County is a sparse county of about 26,496 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,497 students across 5 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,241, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% higher than the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Butts County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,676 students), 1 middle school (761), and 1 high school (1,060).
Butts County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,497 students across Butts County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 3,482 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,497 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 59% to 54% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Butts County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data