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Clinch County

Georgia · Public K-12

Clinch County, Georgia reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 6,759, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Clinch County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,242
-163 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 55%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
34%
was 35%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,242
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,847
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
625 students
Middle
1
282 students
High
1
335 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clinch County Public Schools
1,242 students · 1 district in Clinch County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clinch 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
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
26%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
5%
Black
34%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.8% under 18

Test scores in Clinch County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Clinch County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Clinch County Elementary SchoolHomervilleElementaryPK-05625·
Clinch County High SchoolHomervilleHigh09-12335·
Clinch County Middle SchoolHomervilleMiddle06-08282·

Cities in Clinch County

Homerville3 schools

About Clinch County

Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Clinch County of about 6,759 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,242 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $45,847 a year, about 9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Clinch County comprises 1 elementary school (625 students), 1 middle school (282), and 1 high school (335).

Clinch County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,242 students across Clinch County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 12%: 1,405 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,242 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Clinch County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clinch County?
Clinch County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,242 students.
How many high schools are in Clinch County?
Clinch County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 335 students.
How many middle schools are in Clinch County?
Clinch County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 282 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clinch County?
Clinch County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 625 students.
What is the largest school district in Clinch County?
Clinch County Public Schools is the largest school district in Clinch County, serving approximately 1,242 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Clinch County?
Clinch County, Georgia has a population of approximately 6,759, with a median age of 38. About 24.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clinch County?
Median household income in Clinch County is $45,847, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clinch County?
Approximately 9.1% of adults 25 and older in Clinch County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clinch County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.6% of students in Clinch 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 Clinch County schools?
Across Clinch County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data