Total enrollment
3,497
+69 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Butts County
Georgia · Public K-12
Butts County's public-school footprint spans 5 K-12 schools 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.
4-year change in Butts County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Butts County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.1% | #85 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,497 | #82 of 137 | #1,681 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #86 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #91 of 137 | #1,600 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.2% | #44 of 137 | #200 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.9% | #57 of 137 | #572 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
26,496
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,497
students · 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 3,428 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,497 in SY 2024-25.
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