Total enrollment
1,613
-43 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Charlton County
Georgia · Public K-12
Charlton County operates 4 public K-12 schools inside Georgia, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,613 (about 403 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Charlton 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 Charlton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.1% | #17 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,613 | #118 of 137 | #2,419 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #108 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #35 of 137 | #1,025 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.8% | #72 of 137 | #301 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #90 of 137 | #901 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
12,818
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,613
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,276
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
743 students
Middle
1
453 students
High
1
417 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Charlton County Public Schools
1,613 students · 1 district in Charlton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Charlton 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+
12.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
14.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Charlton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- St. George Elementary School· 71.3%
- Folkston Elementary School· 51.6%
- Bethune Middle School· 43.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston Elementary School | Folkston | Elementary | PK-04 | 545 | · |
| Bethune Middle School | Folkston | Middle | 05-08 | 453 | · |
| Charlton County High School | Folkston | High | 09-12 | 417 | · |
| St. George Elementary School | Folkston | Elementary | PK-06 | 198 | · |
Cities in Charlton County
About Charlton County
Charlton County is a compact county of about 12,818 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,613 students across 4 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,276, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 18%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Charlton County covers 2 elementary schools (743 students), 1 middle school (453), and 1 high school (417).
Charlton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,613 students across Charlton County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Charlton County has shrank 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,656 students to 1,613.
On allk12, the community for Charlton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data