Total enrollment
1,242
-68 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Clinch County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clinch County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.1% | #89 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,242 | #128 of 137 | #2,613 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #126 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #96 of 137 | #1,648 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 97.6% | #33 of 137 | #160 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.9% | #56 of 137 | #571 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
6,759
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,242
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch County Elementary School | Homerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 625 | · |
| Clinch County High School | Homerville | High | 09-12 | 335 | · |
| Clinch County Middle School | Homerville | Middle | 06-08 | 282 | · |
Cities in Clinch County
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 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 1,310 students in SY 2020-21 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data