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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.

7-year change in Charlton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,613
-113 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 61%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
26%
was 29%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,613
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
White
55%
Hispanic
15%
Black
25%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
3%
Black
26%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 3 schools in Charlton County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Folkston Elementary SchoolFolkstonElementaryPK-04545·
Bethune Middle SchoolFolkstonMiddle05-08453·
Charlton County High SchoolFolkstonHigh09-12417·
St. George Elementary SchoolFolkstonElementaryPK-06198·

Cities in Charlton County

Folkston4 schools

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 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,726 students to 1,613. The Black share of public-school enrollment declined from 29% to 26%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Charlton County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Charlton County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,613.
How many high schools are in Charlton County?
Charlton County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 417 students.
How many middle schools are in Charlton County?
Charlton County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 453 students.
How many elementary schools are in Charlton County?
Charlton County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 743 students.
What is the largest school district in Charlton County?
Charlton County Public Schools is the largest school district in Charlton County, serving approximately 1,613 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Charlton County?
Charlton County, Georgia has a population of approximately 12,818, with a median age of 37. About 19.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Charlton County?
Median household income in Charlton County is $61,276, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Charlton County?
Approximately 12.3% of adults 25 and older in Charlton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Charlton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.8% of students in Charlton 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 Charlton County schools?
Across Charlton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data